It was an ordinary evening in a small corner shop on a bustling London street. Outside the entrance sat a catthin, with dull fur, but with kind eyes filled with worry.
She held her paws together, occasionally rising to rub against the legs of passersby. The locals knew her wellmany regularly gave her scraps. One left a bit of sausage, another a slice of bread.
The cat accepted the food gently, but not for herself. In an abandoned shed nearby, three hungry kittens waited. She carried every morsel to them, because their lives mattered more than her own.
That day, she arrived earlier than usual, mewing plaintively to catch the attention of customers. A few regulars tossed bits of food her way, which she deftly caught. People watched, moved, as she carried each piece straight to her kittens without eating a bite. Everyone pitied the poor motherexcept one.
An older shop assistant, who had recently started, was always irritable and sour. She believed stray animals ruined the shops appearance and scared off customers. When she saw the cat return for more food, she hissed in disgust:
“Back again?”
And when the cat stepped closer, the woman kicked her without hesitation. The cat let out a pitiful wail and fled. But soon, the assistant deeply regretted what shed done.
A young woman nearby had seen it all. She often fed the cat and had even considered adopting one of the kittens. Shocked, she quickly pulled out her phone and recorded everything.
“Arent you ashamed?” she called out to the shop assistant, who dismissed her with a scowl.
The woman didnt argueshe knew the video would speak louder than words. She posted the clip online with a short caption:
“This cat begs not for herself, but for her little ones. Today, she got a kick instead. Let everyone know the truth.”
The post spread quickly through local groups. Outraged comments poured in, demanding consequences for the assistant.
When the shop owner learned of the scandal, he didnt hesitatehe fired her on the spot to protect the shops reputation.
And the cat? Her story ended happily, strangely enough. Many rushed to helpsome brought food, others paid for vet care, and one family took her and the kittens in.
Now she had a home where she no longer had to beg or fear human cruelty. And Dorothy never forgot the lessonthat indifference and cruelty always have consequences.
