A disabled but determined orange tabby mother cat was begging for food in front of a pavilion atop a mountain in a scenic area, desperately trying to feed her kittens. She tried her best to befriend tourists, hoping for a meal. Although no one knew her origins or whether she had an owner, this mother cat obediently observed each visitor, attracting their attention with her soft meows. She hoped someone would stop and give her enough food to nurse her cubs.
Although Xiaoju often lay across the middle of the road, most pedestrians chose to ignore her and walk around her. However, one day, people were surprised to find that this orange cat only had three legs and was clearly unable to forage for food independently. Even more shockingly, a litter of kittens emerged from a crack in the gazebo floor, and there was more than one. These innocent little creatures were full of curiosity about everything around them. They played happily around their mother cat, and whenever a stranger approached, they would quickly hide in a concealed spot under the floor.
Even in such dire straits, the mother cat remained steadfast, allowing kind tourists to pet her. She knew that only through people's compassion could she find the food her four kittens needed to survive. Living in a remote mountain area with scarce natural food sources, the mother cat could only obtain sustenance by pleasing tourists. Although some tourists occasionally gave generously, this meager amount was undoubtedly a drop in the ocean for such a large family. With the kittens unable to fend for themselves, the mother cat's disability further exacerbated their already difficult situation.
According to an insider, the orange cat was found alone at this location three months ago, but its owner has never appeared. Later, a kind-hearted young woman inquired about the cat's owner in the residential area below the mountain, but no one had ever seen the three-legged orange cat. It was learned that several months ago, a man abandoned the pregnant cat there, possibly because he disliked her leg disability. Despite being abandoned, the mother cat tenaciously raises her four kittens, enduring hunger and hope every day in front of the pavilion, foolishly waiting for her owner who will never return.
As night fell and the forest grew quiet, the mother cat would briefly leave her hiding place after ensuring her kittens were secure. However, every call from them would bring her back quickly to their side. The next morning, a kind young woman brought a veterinarian. The mother cat remained very affectionate. After an initial examination, the veterinarian discovered that the mother cat was producing far too little milk, making it hard to imagine how she had raised four kittens alone. The veterinarian also noticed that although the mother cat's leg injury had healed, it had left a permanent disability. To help the family as quickly as possible, they decided to set up a trap and place food inside, hoping to safely rescue the kittens.
Late at night, the hungry kittens, drawn by the food, entered their cage. The veterinarian seized the opportunity to take the mother cat and her four kittens to a pet hospital. The kittens seemed a little nervous in their new environment, but after a thorough examination, the veterinarian happily announced that although they were thin and malnourished, their overall health was good. The mother cat's situation was heartbreaking; her front leg had been amputated due to human error. Fortunately, with the help of many kind people, the family ultimately survived.
Here, we sincerely appeal to every pet owner to deeply understand their responsibilities. Once you choose to own a pet, please be responsible to the end and never abandon it lightly. Please remember that every life is full of spirit, and the greatness of maternal love transcends species. Whether human or animal, all desire and deserve gentleness and kindness. May all life in the world receive the respect and fair treatment it deserves, and may every mother enjoy health and longevity, protecting her precious child with utmost care.
