《Cat Stories》
We met the security guard when we were delivering goods to a housing estate. Stray cats often appear in the parking lot of this place. The security guard has thinning hair, a thin build, and is very friendly. We always chat with him when we deliver goods. He would update us on the latest news about the cats in the area, such as how a cat mother had recently given birth to kittens there, and sometimes we could see the mother cat with her kittens, but now that the kittens had grown up, the family had disappeared; or how a cat happened to pass by, and it turned out she was pregnant, with the father being the cat quietly following behind her, and other interesting stories.
One evening, while the security guard was on duty, a weak-looking black-and-brown domestic cat knocked on the security room door. It clawed at the aluminum door with all its strength until the security guard noticed it. As soon as the security guard saw the cat, he couldn't help but lend a hand, opening the door for it, and then generously took it to the vet. The vet diagnosed that the cat was over 10 years old, with a portion of its right ear cruelly cut off, and required a special diet for digestive issues. Though this small act of kindness came at a significant cost, the security guard decided to adopt the cat. It is currently being housed in the break room, where it is comfortable and safe.
The security guard told us that when he saw the cat knocking on the door, he was both surprised and anxious. He had once owned a cat many years ago, and he believed it was the same cat returning, as the fur patterns were very similar. This made him both happy and sad, as the cat’s condition was concerning—it was weak and listless, especially with its ears, which were covered in blood and flesh, in very poor condition. Fortunately, after seeing the vet, it was found to be okay, but it needs proper rest and care. During this time, we visited a few times while delivering goods, but we couldn’t get too close and could only see that it was still recovering and not in the best spirits.
When we visited again after some time, we finally had the opportunity to get close. The cat had completely recovered, was in good spirits, moved around easily, had smooth fur, and enjoyed being petted. It turned out to be an old-fashioned tabby cat with unique fur color and patterns. This time, we finally got a clear look at its ears. The neat horizontal cut on the right ear revealed the panic and fear it had experienced. However, when we saw it run to the security guard’s feet and cuddle up to him, we knew it had transformed from a homeless stray cat into a beloved pet with someone to care for and love it. The security guard mentioned with a touch of regret that this cat was not the same one he had previously cared for, as it did not have a microchip. But guess what? Fate works in mysterious ways—it turned out to be the father of the previous cat!
We sincerely hope you will support the “Love and Care” initiative. Let's spread love together and bring care to more cats!
