What do you think of the behavior of “keeping cats on a leash”?
In daily life, it is very common to keep dogs on a leash, because dogs always like to run around. In order to prevent them from getting lost or hurting people, almost all scavengers will tie their dogs with a rope.
But cats are creatures that naturally love freedom and do not like to be restrained. Cats will not actively attack humans if humans do not actively provoke them. In addition, cats rarely go out, so when we see a cat tied up, we will feel a little awkward, or even abuse the cat.
In my opinion, cats are really not suitable for tethering. If a cat has not been used to being tied since childhood, once you tie it with a rope, it will try its best to break free, even if it strangles itself. Freedom is extremely important to cats.
If an individual owner is worried about the cat running around due to some necessary reasons, such as when he is away, and ensures that the cat is comfortable and will not break away, there is nothing wrong with tying it for a while.
But knowing that the cat is unwilling and that tethering it will cause damage to its body, and insisting on going its own way and tethering it for a long time is not a good sign.
01 It’s 30 degrees outside, and the cat is tied up by a rope, motionless.
As soon as May entered, the outdoor temperature suddenly rose, reaching 30 degrees. Many people even wore short-sleeved shirts.
In early May, when a poop scraper went out, he saw a cat on the side of the road. The dirty orange cat was lying on the road like a puddle of mud. There was something on its neck that shocked the poop scraper.
It was a very thick hemp rope. One end of the rope was tied around the cat's neck, and the other end was tied to a big tree.
This rope is very short. It is only long enough for the cat to lie down on the concrete floor. If it is shorter, it can only lie in the soil. At the same time, this rope also shows the scavenger that this cat has an owner.
What puzzled the cat was that except for the rope, there was nothing around the cat, let alone any cover! You know, the highest temperature that day was 30 degrees, and the scorching sunshine was unbearable for a shit-sweeper, let alone a long-haired cat?
The poop scraper couldn't ignore the poor cat. She squatted down and called "Mimi" several times, but the little guy was indifferent.
The poop shoveler was suddenly startled. Could something happen to this cat? She quickly squatted down and took a closer look, and found that although the little guy's body was motionless, his two gently trembling ears betrayed him. He was just too lazy to move.
Same, it was so hot outside, it didn't eat or drink, so it could only lie down like this to reduce physical exertion. It’s hard to imagine how a naturally lively and active cat could become so quiet and calm.
Because this cat has an owner, the cat owner couldn't do anything to it. She could only go to the supermarket and buy a bottle of water. When she put the mouth of the bottle to the little guy's mouth, the cat really came over! Apparently, it was indeed thirsty.
The shit shovel poured the water into the carton. The little guy drank a lot of it. The rest of the water was placed next to the cat, and then she left.
A few hours later, when the poop shovel officer came back from his work, he unexpectedly found that the box of water was empty and someone had dumped it on the ground, while the cat was still lying motionless, like a lifeless walking zombie.
02 A well-intentioned person wanted to help, but was told by the owner to be "nosy"
In the next few days, the cat was brought to see the cat with water and food, but the little guy's mental state was getting worse day by day. The cat's condition was posted online by the cat.
With the encouragement of netizens, she made up her mind to find the cat's owner. If she didn't save it, the cat might not live long. In order to embolden himself, the shit shovel official went to live broadcast to find the cat's owner.
The owner of the cat is the owner of a nearby restaurant. He keeps the cat so that the cat can stay in the store at night to catch mice. As for why he doesn’t feed the cat, the reason is simple. A hungry cat will be more energetic to catch mice.
The cat owner said in a tactful tone that he wanted to spend money to buy the cat, but the boss said firmly that he would not sell it. He also said that the cat owner was meddling in his own business. He had tied the cat outside for several months and had never had any problems.
When the situation was in a dilemma, two people suddenly appeared in front of the shit scraper. They were local netizens who came to help her after seeing the shit scraper's live broadcast. In the end, with the joint efforts of the three people, the boss relaxed and agreed to sell the cat to the shit scraper.
The rope that had tied the cat for a long time was finally disconnected, but because the rope was tied too tightly, the feces scraper could not untie it, so he had to send it to the hospital first.
03 The shackles that restrained cats for the first half of their lives have finally been cut off.
The little guy who was put into the box had a tired face, but still screamed softly in response to the poop shoveler.
Meow: Thank you for saving me!
The Shit Shovel Officer: You’re welcome. Let’s live freely from now on.
With the help of the doctor, the hemp rope was finally cut. The area where the cat was strangled by the rope had a layer of hair worn away. Long-term malnutrition caused it to get cat moss. The hair in many places on its body was bald and full of parasites.
Due to being exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, the little guy had a bit of a cold and sneezed continuously. The doctor prescribed some medicine and told him to go back to take it. If the situation does not improve, he will come back for infusion.
The poop scraper took the cat home and named it Rice Ball. Rice Ball’s disease has not been cured yet, but its appetite is very good. It is not picky at all. A big bowl of cat food was quickly eaten..
It also loves to drink water. This is the first time I have seen a cat drink so much water in one breath.
It also especially likes to be touched by the poop scraper. It must have never been treated well by humans before!
After eating and drinking enough, it can finally settle down and have a good sleep.
Fantuan’s first half of life was really hard. Don’t worry, Fantuan! You will never go hungry again, because you have a family.
Thank you to the shit scraper. It was her bravery that allowed Fantuan to change her life. I hope everyone can help when encountering the same situation. Maybe your small move will change a cat's life.