It was a typical Saturday evening for our family where we had dinner at our usual neighborhood tai chow restaurant. After dinner, we went to the pharmacy to get some stuff. While walking towards the pharmacy, Cass and Sherilyn’s attention was captured by the sight of a kitten and an older cat at a shop under renovation. Without hesitation, they approached the cats, their faces lighting up with excitement (as usual, whenever they spot a cat on the street).
The girls’ inherent compassion shone through as they insisted on buying wet cat food from the pharmacy. With hearts brimming with empathy, they believed that these skinny stray cats deserved a good meal. After I got my stuff and cat food from the pharmacy, we headed back to the stray cats.
The dusty ground of the shop under construction served as an impromptu feeding station for the hungry felines. Fortunately, I had a large piece of paper napkin in my bag, which I placed on the ground as a makeshift plate and laid the food out for the cats to enjoy.
As the food was presented, the famished kitten wasted no time and eagerly devoured the meal. Meanwhile, the bigger black cat, despite his hunger, patiently observed the kitten’s feast. When the bigger cat tried to eat the food, the kitten was reluctant to share the food. And what surprised us was the bigger cat just backed away tolerantly. The girls and I were deeply moved by the black cat’s patience and caring demeanor. It was a testament to the cat’s selflessness and innate understanding of the kitten’s needs.
Inspired by the scene unfolding before them, Sherilyn took it upon herself to buy two additional packets of wet cat food. The girls’ intention was to ensure that both cats had enough to eat. Unfortunately, the kitten’s voracious appetite left nothing for the bigger cat, who continued to watch attentively from a distance whilst trying his luck to have a mouthful of the food, only to be bullied by the kitten.
Touched by the black cat’s loving personality, I wished I had the space to adopt it. The black cat’s gentle nature and selflessness touched our hearts deeply.
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