Dustee may be the new kid in the house, but he’s already learned that life’s better when someone will play with you. The only problem? His roommate is William, a dignified cat who values peace and quiet over puppy chaos.
The Instagram clip captures Dustee’s nonstop efforts to win William over—and it’s both funny and extremely sweet to watch. He goes from leaping onto William’s bed to shooting desperate little glances at his foster parents, as if asking for backup. People are totally hooked on watching it unfold because it’s the kind of persistence you’d expect from a curious foster pup.
Instagram video shows foster puppy trying to get cat to play with him
A recent video by Instagram user @katieandtatesfostermates has gone viral for the right reasons. It captures the exciting energy of a foster pup with his reserved feline roommate. The clip quickly spread across Instagram, with people cracking up at the determined little foster pup. In it, Dustee charges at William’s bed, only to be met with a hiss and a swipe of the paw. He retreats, confused but not discouraged. A few seconds later, he tries again — head tilted, tail wagging — only to get batted away once more.
The best part is how much personality comes through in every tiny exchange between the two. Dustee flinches, hesitates, and even rolls on the floor in front of William as if to say, “Look! I’m fun, I promise!” William, of course, barely blinks. By the end, Dustee just flops beside William’s bed and shoots his foster mom a look that says, ‘I tried, but nothing worked.
Viewers loved every second, flooding the comments with sympathy for Dustee and admiration for William’s unshakable patience. One person tried to placate him, “Oh baby Dustee, your roomie William is waaay too grown up and sophisticated to play with puppies.” Someone else captured the mood with: “Pup pup pup PLEASE!!! LOOK! I can roll over! Will you play with me now?”
No matter if you’re Team Dustee or Team William, the mix of their personalities makes the video irresistible to watch.
