When I think of a cat and a dog spending time together, I think of the cat snuggly nestled in the dog's jaws. After that the cat spends some time in the dog's belly, and then some other stuff happens that I don't want to get into. I guess what I'm trying to say is that they don't normally get along.
Their interactions are best characterized by increased hostility and skepticism about each other's intentions, kind of like Republicans and Democrats. They scrutinize each other, size their bodies up and sometimes even lunge at each other with violent intentions (just so we're clear, I'm talking about cats and dogs, not Republicans and Democrats).
But when it comes down to it, both species can learn to get along - and sometimes they form the best of friendships. The kind of friendships that you see in Disney cartoons about cats and dogs. This article will explore this phenomenon. The last photo is so heartwarming it will make you cry!