South Jersey Woman Shocked To See What Her Dog And Bunny Do On Pet Cam

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Like many pet owners, Shannon Thayne from South Jersey had a camera at home to check in on her pets while she was out.

She never imagined the screen would show something so surprising that she rushed out the door without a second thought.

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Her boxer and Pitbull mix, Coco, is known for her silly antics and let’s just say, “questionable” decision-making skills.

Then there’s Cali, Shannon’s four-year-old rabbit. Up until this point, the two had never been out in the same space together.

So when Shannon saw Coco sneak over to Cali’s cage and nudge the latch open like she’d been planning it for weeks, her jaw literally dropped.

On the screen, Coco strutted around with this proud look, as if she had just accomplished a major mission.

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Meanwhile, Cali hopped right out, completely clueless about the drama she had just been dragged into.

She wandered into the living room, while Shannon sat frozen at work, watching the footage in pure panic.

Her heart was racing. Was Coco about to pounce? Would she chase the rabbit? Every second felt like it lasted forever.

Shannon grabbed her keys and sped home, bracing herself for the worst. But what she walked into was the total opposite of what she imagined.

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There was Coco, her usually hyper dog, just sitting quietly next to Cali on the floor. No chasing. No pawing. No “playful” chaos.

Just two animals hanging out like old buddies.

Cali looked totally relaxed, as if she’d known Coco forever, while Coco sat calmly beside her like a protective big sister.

It was such a funny, unexpected scene that Shannon couldn’t help but laugh. Her relief was huge, but what touched her more was seeing Coco’s gentle side shining through. 

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Of course, she had to share the footage. She posted the clip on TikTok with the caption:

“They definitely gave me a heart attack, but hey, at least they’re cool now.”

The video exploded online, racking up more than 1.1 million views in just a few days.

Between Shannon’s shocked face and the hilarious text overlay, people couldn’t get enough of Coco and Cali’s surprising friendship.

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The comments poured in. Most were in disbelief that a playful pup like Coco was so calm with a tiny bunny.

But not everyone had the same carefree reaction. One user shared a sad story about a Shih Tzu and a bunny, which made Shannon stop and think about how lucky she was.

She knew Coco was still learning, still growing, but moments like this showed just how much heart her pup had. And Cali, with her fearless little spirit, was just as much a part of the magic.

It was one of those heartwarming reminders that unlikely friendships can bloom right in front of you when you least expect them.

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