Man rescues stray cat at Genting Highlands
Malaysians share a great deal of concern for stray cats and dogs, and won’t hesitate to go all out to care for them. We’ve seen families feeding stray dogs every day, and this stray cat that got its own little house from another family.
More recently, a Malaysian man rescued a stray cat that he found on a road at Genting Highlands, as it was left drenched after a rainfall and stranded on a busy road.
Man rescues a frail stray cat on the road
Video credit: Azriq Haikal
On 7th November 2021, netizen Azriq Haikal posted a 55-second video of him rescuing a stray cat on a road at Genting Highlands on the Facebook page Group Pencinta Kucing. In the now-viral video, Azriq can be seen walking towards a frail-looking orange cat with drenched fur that was left abandoned by the roadside.
The cat was stranded in the rain and had nowhere to go as vehicles can be seen passing on both sides of the road. When approached by Azriq, the cat could only meow softly at him, as it appeared too weak to walk.
Filled with pity by the sight, Azriq decided to stop his vehicle to rescue the cat at the busy road bend, putting his own safety at risk. He also suspected that it might have been hit by a vehicle.
Since its posting, the heartening video has garnered over 6,500 reactions, 1,100 comments, and over 300 shares. Azriq mentioned in the captions of his post that he is looking to treat the cat’s condition presumably by bringing it to a vet. He also tells people to pray for the furry friend’s well-being and hopes that it will regain strength soon.
Image credit: Azriq Haikal
Many Malaysians left comments in the viral post thanking Azriq for his kind gesture. They sent their well-wishes and prayers that the cat will recover quickly too.
Image credit: Azriq Haikal
Azriq has since shared several updates on the cat’s condition in the same Facebook group to address concerned and curious netizens. According to him, the cat is unable to move and had trouble eating on its own.
He is currently trying his best to take care of the cat, but is reaching out to anyone who is willing to look after it as he is unable to support the cat due to financial constraints.
Rescuing stray animals in Malaysia
It’s indeed heartwarming to see this poor cat getting rescued by this kind-hearted man. We applaud him for his compassion, and hope that the cat will be okay under his care.
In the meantime, if you happen to see animals in helpless conditions like this, do consider saving them. After all, caring for other creatures is what makes us all good humans.
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Cover image adapted from: Azriq Haikal