A Heartwarming Story of Compassion
A heartwarming story of compassion and kindness has emerged from mainland China, where a couple rescued a rare short-legged orange kitten from a storm drain. The kitten, later named "Jinju" (meaning "Golden Tangerine"), was discovered by a woman who regularly cares for stray cats in her community. She was shocked to find this unusual kitten, as most stray cats in the area are already spayed or neutered, suggesting that Jinju might have been abandoned or was a stray from another region.
The Rescue
On a rainy day, the woman was disposing of trash at the community garbage dump when she heard a faint meowing sound coming from a storm drain. Rushing back home to fetch a cat bed, she returned to find the kitten had fallen into the drain and was crying for help. She immediately called her husband, and together they braved the rain to rescue the kitten. After over an hour of effort, using a bucket to lift the kitten to safety, they finally succeeded in pulling out the nearly frozen orange ball of fur.
A Rare and Gentle Soul
Upon bringing Jinju home, they noticed that despite the ordeal, the kitten remained remarkably calm and did not exhibit any signs of fear or anxiety. Instead, Jinju allowed them to pet her without resistance, leading them to believe they had found an "angel cat". However, they observed that Jinju's eyes seemed smaller than usual and did not open fully.
The Heartbreaking Truth
Concerned about Jinju's eyes, the couple took her to a veterinarian, where they received a heartbreaking diagnosis. Jinju suffered from a rare congenital condition known as microphthalmia, which meant her eyes were underdeveloped, leaving her blind. Despite this, the couple decided to adopt Jinju, motivated by the knowledge that few people would be willing to care for a blind cat.
A Story of Kindness Goes Viral
The story of Jinju's rescue and adoption quickly spread online, garnering praise from netizens who commended the couple's kindness. Comments included messages of appreciation for the couple's selfless act, noting that they had truly found a rare gem in Jinju, both in terms of her unique appearance as a short-legged orange cat and her gentle nature.
