#oddanimalcouples

Dysfunctional Animal Couples of New York 

Saxophone-Playing Rat and French Bulldog

The two met in a subway car where Alfie, the rat, took up saxophone playing after escaping a hard knock life on the L train subway tracks. Alfie first laid eyes on Jacqueline, the French Bulldog through the netting of a pink mesh Versace toy-dog-tote-bag. It's a classic poor boy meets rich girl story that will eventually end in alimony disputes.  

Central Park Squirrel and Cockroach

These two met while scavenging a garbage can for leftover food. It all began when the squirrel mistook the cockroach for an acorn and nearly ate him alive. Now they live together. The cockroach has had a hard time adjusting though. Moving from the inside of a wall to the innards of a tree has been difficult. This yearning for home has only led to tension in the relationship. 

Domesticated Cat and Pigeon

This unlikely pair met on a midtown windowsill. Xena, the cat, was trying to escape her overly affectionate and needy owner, when she encountered the pigeon on the building ledge. Their common denominator -- their Sartre-like  distain for humans -- was once what brought them together, but now it is the wedge that drives them apart. 

Genetically Modified Chinatown Turtle and Bedbug