In the world of pets, every little animal is like a unique star, shining brightly in the lives of their owners and leaving an indelible mark. My Siamese cat, Wangcai, was such a brilliant star that faded too soon. Her story, though short, is filled with love, warmth, as well as endless regret and grief.
Last September, I brought Wangcai home. At that time, she was pure, clean, and incredibly cute, just like a little angel who descended into my life. Her lively eyes and soft fur enchanted me in every way. I happily prepared a cozy little nest and various delicate toys for her, looking forward to spending countless wonderful moments together.
As winter approached, Wangcai, like many Siamese cats, gradually started to turn dark. People around me told me about her change, and only then did I notice that the once – white kitten was slowly developing dark patches. But I didn’t mind. In my eyes, no matter what she looked like, she was my beloved treasure. As time went by, by April and May, Wangcai’s face had become significantly dark. I even jokingly told my friends to remember her appearance at that moment, never imagining that fate would give me an unexpected surprise.
During the hot summer, with the temperature reaching 38 degrees Celsius, Wangcai leisurely basked in the sun on the balcony. And then, a miracle happened. She started to turn white! Watching her gradually shed her dark color and become snow – white again, I was both amazed and overjoyed. I even joked that she turned white because of my “influence” from using face masks. At that time, she was so small, weighing only a little over four pounds, and she couldn’t seem to gain weight no matter what. I fed her high – quality Orijen cat food, hoping she could grow up healthy and happy.
However, fate is always unpredictable. On August 16th, when I logged into Zhihu and saw many comments about Wangcai, my heart was filled with mixed emotions. I was happy that so many people liked her, but sad because she had already left me forever. July 30th was a night I will never forget. Wangcai licked the topical deworming medicine, avermectin liquid. As soon as I noticed something was wrong, I rushed her to the pet hospital in the middle of the night. Despite two days of intensive treatment, she still left this world. Looking back, when I took her for a physical examination in mid – July, signs of kidney failure were detected, and her heart was also not in good condition. I bought her special kidney – friendly food and many medications for her heart, but an accident still cruelly took her away from me. I fell into deep self – blame, blaming myself for not putting an Elizabethan collar on her and for not taking better care of her.
Wangcai was so well – behaved. She never destroyed things at home and always accompanied me quietly, healing my days with her tenderness and clinginess. Now that she’s gone, our home, which was once filled with laughter and joy, is filled with memories of her. These memories are both beautiful and heavy, making it hard for me to breathe. When I received comments from friends, some blamed me for being irresponsible. I know they’re right, and I’m filled with regret. Now, I often look through my photo album, and every picture reminds me of the moments I spent with Wangcai, causing my heart to ache. I also find myself unconsciously searching for similar cats on Xianyu and Taobao, as if this could somehow make up for my debt to Wangcai.
I keep comforting myself that during Wangcai’s short life, I gave her the best care. I fed her Orijen food and cans, bathed her with expensive bath products, and made sure she always had enough snacks. She must have been happy during her time with me. Wangcai, I hope you’re doing well on Cat Planet. Please don’t blame me. If you’re willing, come back to me in another way so that I can continue to love and protect you.
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