The black and white “cow cat” has always been seen by cat owners as a “neurotic meow, the cat version of a silly dog” due to its seemingly more baffling behaviors compared to other colored felines.
However, don’t think that cow cats are only quirky. When they are smart, their intelligence is surprisingly high.
A few months ago, a long-haired cow cat with dirty and messy fur was rescued, ending its at least two-year-long life as a stray.
This was a long-haired cow cat, rescued with its fur covered in filthy mud and in poor physical condition, emitting a strong urine smell.
According to the rescuers, it had survived at least two winters on that street.
Knowing that the cat had been roaming the streets, why hadn’t measures been taken earlier?
This was a source of frustration for the rescuers.
They explained that they had started rescuing stray cats on that street long ago, but this particular cow cat always successfully evaded humane traps. (Impressively, it preferred to go hungry rather than enter a cage for food).
People on this street were friendly and had a habit of feeding stray cats. Due to an increase in the number of strays in winter, the rescue organization had to take action to bring the cats indoors for neutering and find new adopters.
Initially, the cow cat’s physical condition appeared normal, but after last winter, its health noticeably declined. This prompted the rescuers to realize they couldn’t delay any longer; they had to help the cat.
The successful rescue of the cat was thanks to a kind-hearted person on the street.
This individual regularly provided food to the street cats and was the cow cat’s most trusted human.
So, when none of the humane traps set by the rescuers worked, they turned to this kind person. With her cooperation, they finally caught the cat.
The cat’s wariness and lack of security might have been its self-protection after being hurt, as well as a survival strategy from its years of roaming. Fortunately, it no longer had to live in fear.
At the vet, the cat underwent a basic check-up and had its dirty, matted fur shaved off.
Underneath its fluffy coat, the cat was very thin, with many scars on its skin and some health issues.
For the following weeks, the cat was lovingly cared for by a professional foster parent.
The foster parent gave it ample time and space to adjust to indoor life. Gradually, the cat relaxed its guard and slowly became less resistant to humans.
When it was able to leave its cage, it had fully adapted to indoor living and learned how to interact better with humans.
When petted, it would lie on the floor and purr adorably.
Although still a bit thin, its health issues were resolved.
Meow~ I’m working hard to become a sweet little cat~
In just a few months, the cat’s condition visibly improved.
Its eyes no longer held sadness and fear but were filled with hope.
Being treated gently, it responded with the same tenderness.
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