Central Vermont Humane Society rescued an “unlikely trio” who were found wandering together one night: two stray dogs and a cat. 

NBC 5 reported that when the pets were found walking around Williamstown together on March 3, they were in “rough shape.” 

“It was immediately apparent they had not been receiving basic care for a while, so we got to work getting them healthy, and giving them all the love they soaked up,” the humane society wrote in a Facebook post Monday.

The humane society said the relationship between the three animals is reminiscent of the “endurance and commitment to friends” seen in the movie “Homeward Bound.” 

Though the dogs, River and Rain, quickly came out of their shells, the cat, Reed, stayed timid.

“Until….we brought River and Rain to his colony room to visit, and he lit up like [a] happy boy,” Central Vermont Humane Society said. “The three of them shared head bonks, muzzle rubs, purrs, and cuddling.” 

The trio would be happiest being adopted into one home, they said. In an update to the post Saturday, Central Vermont Humane Society said the three animals started a foster-to-adopt trial with a couple Friday. 

“It’s important for all that these sweet souls are in the best environment for their needs, so we’ll give it a little time to be absolutely certain they’ve found their happily-ever-after,” the post said. 

ATHENS — A fire that destroyed an Athens home at 71 Valley Cemetery Road Saturday morning is being treated as suspicious.

Grafton Fire Department Assistant Chief Nathaniel Noyes said the fire was suspicious and that he had requested the state’s arson investigation team.

Noyes said he was first on the scene and the mobile home, with additions, was fully involved when he arrived.

Noyes said there were no injuries from the fire, which drew a large group of surrounding departments to fight the fire. The Grafton Fire Department provides fire protection for Athens, a small neighboring town.

Vermont State Police Trooper Zachary Trocki said the fire arson investigators had been requested. He said no people or pets were at home at the time the fire broke out.

“At this point, we’re conducting an investigation,” said Trocki, who was at the scene.

This story will be updated.