At 1 a.m. on November 29, in a convenience store on Boxue Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang, Xiaorui (pseudonym), who had just finished his night shift, was preparing to close the store and go home. I heard the sound of vehicle horns and the scream of a cat in the distance. She quickly followed the sound and saw a dying cat lying on the road, but did not see the vehicle responsible for the accident.
"This cat is a stray cat near our store." It was too late and at a loss of what to do, Xiaorui called the store owner for help. The boss did not hesitate at all and asked Xiao Rui to take the cat back to the store to take care of it, and then send the cat to the hospital for examination early the next morning.
At 8 a.m., Xiao Rui sent the injured cat to the nearest pet hospital. After taking a X-ray, it was confirmed that the cat had a broken leg bone and needed immediate surgery, which cost 6,000 yuan.
"I just started working and my salary is not high. I really can't afford the surgery fee, but I have to save the cat." Later, Xiao Rui discussed with the store owner whether he could sell two red wines in the store at a price lower than the market price to use for the cat's surgery cost.
"I didn't expect that the boss agreed immediately, and he also supported my approach." Afterwards, Xiao Rui posted the charity sale news on the door of the store and posted it in the owner group. "Soon, my enthusiastic neighbors introduced me to two caring people, who provided a lot of help."
The caring people mentioned by Xiao Rui are Ding Jiao, a participant in the Guiyang Love Him Stray Animal Base who often rescues stray cats and dogs, and Cui Long, the group leader who organizes a charity sale group specifically for rescuing cats.
Cuilong is Polish, and this is the Chinese name she gave herself. She has been in Guiyang for 5 years and has been dedicated to pet rescue. When she learned that Xiao Rui wanted to rescue a cat that had been involved in a car accident, she responded immediately, forwarded the news to the rescue group, and actively organized fundraisers, including her foreign friends.
"Since the rescue group was established in July this year, there have been 190 people in the group, and everyone loves cats." Cuilong told reporters that after the news was released, everyone responded actively in the group, and people donated money for rescue. They also made suggestions for the hospitalization of cats and how to care for them in their future lives.
Ding Jiao forwarded the message to more owner groups and rescue groups, and re-contacted a pet rescue hospital. "After careful examination, it was found that the cat not only had a fracture, but also had a diaphragmatic hernia, which means the thoracic diaphragm ruptured and the liver entered the chest cavity and compressed the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing."
Ding Jiao told reporters that the cat had to undergo at least two surgeries, and the hospital also offered the maximum reduction. The final surgery fee plus hospitalization fee cost 5,500 yuan. "Fortunately, everyone is very enthusiastic and the donation is in progress."
50 yuan, 100 yuan, 200 yuan... Xiao Rui carefully recorded every donation in his notebook. As of December 2, more than 70 people have donated in three days, and 4,651 yuan has been raised so far.
"It was said to be a charity sale to raise funds, but in fact, basically no one asked for red wine. They were all free donations. For a stray cat, everyone is so caring, which is really touching." Xiao Rui said that she had never expected to meet so many kind-hearted people to help.
"Don't worry, I'll pay whatever the remaining cost of the surgery is, whatever the donation is," and Cuilong's promise gave Xiao Rui full confidence. "It was like taking a reassurance. They asked me to do it boldly, and I would not give up as long as there was a glimmer of hope." Xiao Rui was touched and happy.
"Everyone gave this injured tabby cat a name - Little Lucky. We hope it will continue to be lucky, and we also hope that people who are willing to adopt 'Little Lucky' will get good luck."
On December 2, the doctor gave everyone another good news. After two surgeries, "Little Lucky" is currently undergoing neurological rehabilitation treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. He seems to be in much better spirits and can eat a little. When everyone heard the news, they finally felt relieved.
After the operation, "Little Lucky" is now in a much better mental state.
"The doctor estimates that Little Lucky may stay in the hospital for another month. After being discharged, I will take him back and continue to take care of him. When I find a good family to adopt him, I will give him a more stable home!"