My Unexpected Life as a Neighborhood Cat Sitter and Tutor
By
Kathryn Xu
A second-rack bagel that's nearly first-rack. Tasty stuff.
Summary
A personal narrative about the author's life-changing experience of becoming an impromptu cat sitter and tutor for three neighborhood cats—Clementine, Guagua, and Sesame. The article humorously explores the challenges and joys of caring for multiple cats, including behavioral quirks, feeding routines, and the unexpected social connections formed through feline companionship.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAt the start of this year, a seismic shift occurred in my life: The number of cats I saw regularly went from zero to three.
Clementine is a tuxedo cat, and approximately 8.5 pounds and 1 year old.
Guagua (or 瓜瓜, a cute way of saying melon or gourd in Chinese) who is perhaps the most perfect and angelic cat I have ever met, and a weird little man named Sesame.
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