Paws and Reflection: A Tale of Connection and Compassion with Cats

Written by Punsib

M4 at Samsenwittayalai School

Since my childhood, I have always been fascinated by animals. I would watch documentaries on television every evening and even wrote a letter to a documentary program on one of the TV channels. I felt overjoyed when the host read my letter after the show ended.

Have you ever heard about animal mythology? I came across this concept while reading a childhood tale, and it deeply resonated with me. I found a personal connection with a specific animal, namely cats. Ever since that moment, I have developed a fondness for cats. Interestingly, I have had a cat as a companion since I was a child, and we share a close bond. This experience further solidified my belief in the story I read.

Cats exhibit various behaviors, some peculiar and others not so peculiar. Allow me to share some of the peculiar ones. Most cats seem to think that we humans will play with them, but when we try, they often walk away. Why do they do that? Perhaps it is because cats, like other animals, crave attention from humans, albeit to varying degrees depending on their mood and the situation.

For me, cats are creatures that bring immense joy into my life. They are by my side when I feel lonely and when I need them the most. Interestingly, the companionship I seek may not necessarily be from someone I can communicate with or who can respond to me verbally. This is one aspect that impresses and comforts me the most when I am with my cat. Having my feline companion by my side each day has alleviated my loneliness.

As I stroll through the streets, I encounter many animals, abandoned and subjected to human cruelty. I long for people to understand animals as they understand one another. Taking responsibility for them is of utmost importance since they cannot speak or take actions for themselves, yet they truly love their owners. By the way, there are numerous ways to support cat welfare. It is vital to provide cats with a safe, comfortable, dry, draught-free, clean, and quiet place where they can rest undisturbed. Regularly changing their bedding is also essential.

All in all, cats are adorable animals and relatively easy to care for. They deserve immense love from their owners. If one wishes to keep a cat as a pet, it must be done with genuine love and care. Remember, it is often said that cats choose us; we do not own them.