A man running a restaurant in Chongqing, Sichuan, China, encountered a pitifully thin stray cat that wandered into his shop seeking food about a year ago. Moved by compassion, he decided to adopt the cat, naming it "DouDou". Little did he know, this stray cat would become the catalyst for a remarkable turnaround, eventually becoming the "CEO" of a hot pot restaurant under its own name.
According to mainland Chinese media reports, the man, surnamed Li, was operating a hot pot restaurant in the area when he spotted the orange and white stray cat. The cat's emaciated condition touched his heart, and he couldn't bear the thought of it roaming the streets, so he took it in. After DouDou joined the restaurant, business began to flourish. Customers discovered that the establishment had a "lucky cat", and DouDou, being very friendly and responsible, took on the role of a feline staff member. It was not afraid of strangers and would even proactively let customers pet it all over.
Following the adoption of DouDou, Li became more aware of the issue of stray cats in the area. He noticed that there were many pitiful strays near his restaurant that needed help. Inspired by this, he decided to make DouDou the "CEO" of a new restaurant called "Seven Cats Hot Pot". The restaurant was designed to provide meals for local stray cats and also served as a pet-friendly dining spot where customers could interact with cats. As the CEO, DouDou even received a salary. The Seven Cats Hot Pot soon became a famous internet hotspot, attracting many visitors who came specifically to meet the feline boss.
DouDou's journey from a stray cat to a successful CEO has garnered significant attention online. Netizens have commented, "This cat is truly a lucky charm," "The restaurant owner is kind-hearted, not only adopting a stray cat but also caring for more strays—good deeds will be rewarded," and "This is the best example of rising from the bottom." The story of DouDou's transformation has been hailed as a remarkable case of a stray cat's revenge.
