Harvey and Mollie are part of this family

When Harvey the boxer dog met Mollie the cat for the first time, it was a comedy of opposites. Harvey, with his boundless energy and wagging tail, was thrilled to have a new friend. Mollie, on the other hand, was not so easily impressed. She sat perched on the armrest of the couch, eyeing the bouncy intruder with a mix of disdain and curiosity.

Harvey, full of enthusiasm, pranced over to Mollie, his face inches from hers, nose twitching with excitement. He let out a playful bark, eager to get this friendship rolling. Mollie’s eyes narrowed. Without breaking eye contact, she slowly lifted her paw and gave him a delicate bop on the nose—a warning that said, "Keep your distance, big guy."

Confused but undeterred, Harvey tried a different approach. He crouched down, butt in the air, tail wagging like a helicopter, hoping to entice Mollie into a game. Mollie simply yawned and turned her head as if bored by the whole spectacle. Harvey whined in frustration, then ran in circles, convinced that if he just showed her how much fun he could be, she’d join in.

Mollie remained unmoved, now focused on grooming her paw as though she hadn’t noticed Harvey’s antics at all. Harvey finally sat down in front of her, tilting his head with a puzzled expression. He let out a dramatic sigh, clearly realizing that this new housemate was going to be more of a challenge than he thought.

Mollie glanced at him briefly, then casually hopped down from the couch. She brushed past Harvey, her tail flicking his face as if to say, “Nice try, rookie.” Harvey sat there, wide-eyed and defeated, but also strangely determined. He was sure that, sooner or later, he’d win her over. After all, who could resist his charm?

But for now, Mollie ruled the house—and she made sure Harvey knew it.