A woman in Jiangsu, China, decided to adopt a stray cat after spotting one she liked on the street. She chose a beautiful, plump orange tabby and attempted to take it home. However, the cat resisted fiercely, leaving the woman puzzled. Observers quickly realized the reason for the cat's reluctance: the woman had no food with her to entice the cat to follow her.
According to reports from Chinese media, this incident unfolded when the woman, already intent on adopting a cat, saw the orange tabby and picked it up without offering any food first. As she carried the cat away, it cried out loudly, attracting a crowd of onlookers who thought someone was trying to steal it. Bystanders approached to understand what was happening and discovered that the woman had not fed the cat before attempting to take it to a vet for checks prior to adoption.
This humorous situation quickly gained traction online, with over ten thousand viewers watching the video of the incident. Comments flooded in from netizens who pointed out that “orange cats are usually friendly; if you don’t bring food, it’s no wonder they won’t follow you,” and “people say you need bait to trap strays; how could she think she could just pick one up without food?” Others humorously noted that “the chubby orange cat thought it was going to get food but ended up empty-handed,” and suggested that “if you want to adopt a stray, at least feed it first.”
This light-hearted episode highlights not only the challenges of rescuing stray animals but also the importance of understanding their needs before attempting to take them home.
