Tiny Foster Kitten Makes Biscuits On German Shepherd Sibling's Tummy - Cue The Tears

Tiny kittens can be fearless, despite their diminutive size. Just take this little foster kitty, who is determined to make biscuits on his German shepherd sibling's tummy despite the glaring difference in stature. It's enough to send the foster mom into tears! 

When the Instagram video starts, the foster mom — holding the little gray kitten — is already crying, both out of being deeply moved by the gesture and feeling a little bit sheepish about what to do. Then, we see the kitten romp right up to the big dog's belly and dig in, as if the kitten thinks it's his mom. He is seen cuddling up, making biscuits, and even play-fighting with the pup, who shows great restraint and kindness toward the rambunctious intruder. Clearly, this is an example of cats and dogs living in perfect harmony. 

After watching the video, people went racing to the comments to say things like: "Girl, that's about to be a foster fail because it appears that your dog has just adopted that baby. 🤣❤️" Perhaps that's why she was crying!

Cats are expert biscuit makers, meaning they rhythmically make a push-and-pull motion with their paws against soft items an awful lot, conjuring images of a baker kneading dough. But they're not just trying to be adorable little weirdos when they do this, as there are instinctual reasons for the behavior.

A lot of it comes down to kittenhood, when they learned to knead their mother's belly to nurse, creating a lifelong association with the motion equaling comfort and security. So, even when a cat is an adult, they often "make biscuits" on an owner's belly or a soft blanket when they feel happy and content. It can also be a form of self-soothing to help them relax. Add in the desire to bond and have a comfortable place to sleep, and your cat might be going for the world record-holding biscuit maker at home.

Of course, sometimes with kittens as little as the one in the Instagram video, they are really hoping for some milk, which of course isn't going to materialize out of a duvet or a dog. In the end, it's still a good bonding experience for all involved, as kneading is one of many unique ways cats say thank you!