In golden retriever Alice, a stray cat has not only found protection, but also a best friend for life!

The heartwarming story was shared by a pet owner on Reddit.

The photos show Alice and the cat – now affectionately known as Kitty – lazing together in the grass and cuddling in the snow.

Kitty used to be terrified of people.

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"It wouldn't let us or any of our neighbors near it," the owner wrote.

"But as we all know, Goldens make friends. And that is exactly what Alice did."

At first, the shy cat, who was likely abandoned by her owner, ran away every time the dog came near.

But day by day, the distance grew smaller – until one morning, Kitty simply stayed. From then on, she waited every day for Alice to come outside.

Today, the two are inseparable. Kitty waits on the porch in the morning, follows Alice wherever she goes, visits the neighbor's dog with her, and even enjoys being pet by Alice's humans!

"It is the cutest thing to watch them together," the owner gushed.

In the comments of the viral post, users all called for the same thing: Kitty should be adopted!

"I think there's a law somewhere that says you have to adopt that cat because it is your dog's friend," one user wrote.

The owner explained that they've come to a compromise: Kitty isn't allowed in the house because of her husband's allergies, but the cat now "has her own little heated house right on our porch now & food, water, & plenty of treats."