Big Bernese works the cat wand while his kitten does the chasing

Boots the Bernese mountain dog doesn’t chase the cat toy, he runs it. Invited to play with the kitty, he holds the handle of a pink feather wand crosswise in his mouth and wanders the living room rug while the spotted kitten stalks, swats and rears up at the feather trailing behind him.

His owner, Alexandra, first shared the moment on Aug. 6, 2026, when it drew more than 94,000 likes. Her verdict: “They are so silly together.”

Meet Boots

• He’s a rescue.
• Home is Boca Raton.
• The kitten is family, too: “Boots loves to play with his kitten,” as Alexandra puts it.

Planning your own dog-and-kitten double act? RSPCA Australia advises supervising the pair “until you are sure everyone is comfortable and safe,” and giving the kitten a retreat the dog can’t reach, such as a high platform.

Boots, for his part, keeps the feather moving.

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To keep up with Boots and his kitten, follow @berneseboots on Instagram.