Sometimes the best friendships end up being the most unexpected. In the eyes of animals, it is definitely not rare to get along with other animal species. For example, although dogs and cats are often portrayed as natural enemies, they can get along well. But what about something more unique? Say, a cat and a hedgehog, for example?
In 2015, Germany-based Talitha Girnus created an Instagram page for her hedgehog, Mr. Pokee. The adorable hedgehog was only 8 weeks old at the time. Talitha updates the page by posting photos showing the happy hedgehog on his adventures. She believed that her cute pet’s smiling face was a fun way to cheer up other people. So she decided to take her prickly friend to some stunning locations and share the lovely photos on social media.
In fact, the hedgehog has delighted all his followers with his cuteness and joy while embarking on different journeys with his owner. The owner of these two animals, Talitha Girnus from Germany, regularly posts photos of both on social media and on her own Instagram page. It is above all Herbee, the hedgehog, who manages to attract the most attention online. With over 1.8 million followers on Instagram alone, this furry family is among the most followed on the internet.
“One night I dreamed that I had a Bengal cat that I took on adventures with and we became the best friends ever,” Talitha said. “When I woke up and realized it was just a dream, I was sad. But a few moments later I realized that this dream was not something that could not become a reality. And so I started searching on Google. The first cat I found was Audree and I saw her and I knew.”
Talitha took Herbee with her when she went to meet Audree for the first time. Even though Herbee is a tiny hedgehog and Audree is a cat, the two have become inseparable. But Herbee and Audree instantly became friends. Surprisingly, Herbee wasn’t afraid of the cat and didn’t even raise his quills when they met.
He regularly takes the two on road trips and adventures together, and the fact that they are two very different animals never hindered their friendship in any way. The photos he manages to take are truly amazing, not only does he manage to find and choose the most incredible backgrounds, but these two furry friends are definitely quite photogenic as well.
Now they are inseparable! Wherever Herbee goes, Audree goes. “She sleeps in the places where he was, sometimes they even snuggle and play together.”
Mr. Pokee may be gone and we’re sure his fans miss him dearly. But Herbee and Audree’s friendship and exciting adventures should continue the legacy. You know what they say, two are better than one. And much better if it is an unlikely coincidence. Follow Herbee and Audree as they explore amazing places together. Check out some of her cutest photos so far. And don’t forget to follow them on Instagram for the latest updates.
