
Books About Unusual Animal Friendships
When we think about cheetahs, the idea of these wild cats forming friendships with dogs seems extremely unlikely. But cheetahs can become anxious, particularly when interacting with humans in a zoo environment.
The San Diego Zoo solved this problem by introducing one of their cheetah cubs, Arusha, to a Golden Retriever named Anna, and the animals became best friends. Arusha and Anna became animal ambassadors, meeting thousands of visitors at the San Diego Zoo, and other cheetah/dog friendships soon followed.
https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2018/04/01/cheetahs-and-dogs-remain-unlikely-buddies-at-san-diego-zoo/
https://www.sandiegozoo100.org/100-animals/arusha-and-anna
Here are some great books about cheetahs, dogs, and other unusual animal friendships:

Bear Came Along by Richard T Morris

Scuba Dog by Ann Marie Stephens

Ruuxa & Raina: A Cheetah and Dog's True Story of Friendship and Miracles by Georgeanne Irvine

The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh

Friends (Board Book): True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships by Catherine Thimmesh

Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley

Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Craig Hatkoff

Charlotte's Web by E B White

Amos & Boris by William Steig

Astonishing Animal Friendships: Odd Couples in Nature by Pavla Hanackova

The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
