Internet users have found new favorites in Uralsk, a city in western Kazakhstan, where a group of stray animals has become an unexpected local sensation.
Unlikely friendship spotted near shopping center
Users on the social media platform Threads drew attention to an unusual pair — a young cat and a dog — frequently seen near the Shkolnik shopping center. According to the original post, the two animals are almost always together and rarely leave each other’s side.
Посмотреть в Threads
Locals say the pair is part of a trio that also includes a husky. Residents refer to the dog as the «leader» of the group, noting that he appears to watch over the other two animals.
Community steps in to help
In comments shared online, residents said the husky is especially friendly toward people. The animals reportedly shelter beneath a food stall that sells samsa, a meat-filled pastry popular in Central Asia.
«People sometimes buy them food,» one commenter wrote. «Winter is coming, and they need to gain some weight.»
Viral story sparks offers of support
The story of the three animals quickly spread across social media, drawing praise and sympathy from users. Some said they would adopt the trio if they had a private home, while others encouraged people to continue feeding them.
Several commenters also suggested organizing a fundraiser to provide food and a doghouse to help the animals through the winter.
