In the wonderful journey of life, there are always some unexpected encounters that completely change the trajectory of our lives. For me, the encounter with the cat Hebao is such a story full of surprises and warmth.
When I first saw Hebao, I was originally disgusted with keeping pets. My ex – partner proposed to raise a cat, and like many elders, my first reaction was to refuse. However, the wheels of fate turned quietly. When we went to see the cats together, Hebao stretched out her little paw in the paper bag and gently hooked my finger. At that moment, my heart melted instantly, and the “true fragrance” law came true without warning. Now I even suspect that this clever little guy deliberately exerted her charm to make me willingly become her “cat litter cleaner”.
On the way back home with Hebao, my mind was full of her. I racked my brains to name her, happily planned to buy all kinds of things for her, and couldn’t wait to consult experienced friends about cat – raising knowledge. While worrying that I couldn’t take good care of her, I couldn’t help but look forward to the warm scenes of her accompanying me in the future, and even absurdly imagined that one day she could “serve me tea and water”.
After returning home, Hebao showed her unique personality. She is not as naughty as my friend’s cat. Although she accidentally broke a few ornaments when she was a child because she was not agile enough, generally speaking, she didn’t cause me too much trouble during her growth. Moreover, thankfully, she hasn’t had any serious illnesses until now. In the first two years, she couldn’t gain weight all the time, which worried me a lot. So I took her to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. Fortunately, everything was normal, which relieved my mind.
The daily bits and pieces of Hebao are full of fun. She has a pair of long legs. Occasionally, the poses she strikes seem to be exerting “long – leg temptation”, making people laugh uncontrollably. When she sleeps, she especially likes to sleep on my hand. That kind of dependence and trust makes me feel extremely warm. Once, I took her first bath photo. In the photo, she was wet, looking both funny and cute. There was also a tortoise named Baishui at home. Under Hebao’s “close attention”, it didn’t survive for more than a month, which also became a small episode in our lives.
In the days of accompanying Hebao, I gradually changed my living habits. I was originally a homebody, and after raising her, I never went out for more than three days, and at most only spent two nights outside. Many friends suggested that I could board her in a pet store or at someone else’s house, but I know that Hebao won’t drink or eat when she goes out. I really can’t bear to let her suffer such grievances. For me, she is not just a pet but an indispensable member of the family.
I used to think that Hebao was very timid. After all, when she gets angry occasionally, she just bites gently. And as long as I point at her and say “NO”, her ears will immediately flatten back, pretending to be wronged. However, as time goes by, I found that she is not like that. She also has her own little temper and stubbornness, and will show her “personality” when she thinks it is appropriate. But no matter what, my love for her grows day by day.
In these four years and nine months, Hebao has filled my life with her cuteness, dependence, and occasional little willfulness. She has become the sunshine in my life, dispelling the daily haze and making every ordinary day shine. I look forward to continuing to accompany her in the future, witnessing more of her growth moments, and creating more beautiful memories together.
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