As an obsessed fan of Kela the Siamese cat, I always think she is perfect in my heart. However, if I’m being objective and looking back on the years we’ve spent together, she does have some little “flaws” that used to drive me crazy. But behind these “flaws” are countless warm and unforgettable stories.
Kela was born on February 7, 2016, and she was my first cat. I still remember when I brought her home at two months old, there was a little incident. She was so tiny that she unfortunately got ringworm. The cattery suggested sending her back for care, so Kela returned to the cattery to drink cat’s milk for a week. During that time, I was filled with worry. Every day, I carefully prepared egg yolks, natural cat food from a well – known brand, and goat milk powder, not only to nourish Kela but also to help the mother cat take care of her.
After a week, the cattery urged me to pick Kela up because the other kittens in the litter had grown up, and keeping Kela longer would affect their sales. When the mother cat saw her eldest daughter back, she doted on Kela especially. I once witnessed the mother cat pushing away the other kittens and hugging Kela tightly while nursing. With such love and sufficient nutrition, Kela became the biggest kitten in the litter. She was full of energy, picking fights with all her siblings and even provoking adult British Shorthairs. Her fearless behavior was both annoying and endearing.
After bringing Kela home, she would run around the house full of energy. Fortunately, she was so agile that she never broke anything. However, when she reached three months old, the hunting period turned her into a “clingy little devil.” During that time, she loved biting my arm and even doing somersaults while holding on. As a result, my arms were covered with tiny scars. If you didn’t look closely, you might think I had thick arm hair. At that time, there were no silk stockings at home because they all became her “prey.” Looking back now, perhaps Kela loved me so much that she used this unique way to get my attention. Later, in 2017, I brought home another cat, Pangfu. Strangely enough, Kela suddenly stopped biting me. I was so proud of myself at that time, but now I realize I was like a “heartless owner,” ignoring how Kela felt back then.
As time went by, our family welcomed another new member. In early 2019, Galie, who came as part of my husband’s dowry, joined us. Since then, with three female cats under one roof, each more jealous than the last, and their age order being Galie > Kela > Pangfu. The lively and active nature of Siamese cats became even more apparent in this multi – cat environment. Kela remained full of energy, often dashing around the house. When interacting with the other cats, there were occasional small conflicts over toys and territory. But these little episodes added a lot of “excitement” to our ordinary life.
Although Kela has the “flaws” of being overly active and naughty in her early days, in my heart, these have all become precious memories. Every moment she caused trouble and every time she acted coquettishly made me more aware of her dependence and love for me. The days spent with Kela are filled with laughter, helplessness, but most of all, happiness. She is not just a pet to me; she is an indispensable part of my family. Those little “troubles” that once bothered me have long since turned into endless warmth and sweetness.
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