Every summer is the peak season for cats falling from buildings. For cat owners, it is really important to seal windows and balconies in high-rise buildings, but there are still many owners who are lucky.
"Our cat is very smart and will definitely not jump off the building."
"Don't worry, I won't open the window all summer."
"Cats have 9 lives, and it is difficult to fall to death."
Whether a cat will fall from a building depends on its IQ It doesn't necessarily matter whether they are tall or not. Cats themselves are very curious animals. They especially like to climb high, look far, and jump and climb. If they happen to be in estrus and go out to find a mate, there are no closed windows or balconies, which become the best way for cats to leave home. It's okay if nothing happens, but once something happens, it's irreversible. It can range from being injured and lost, to the worst, losing your life.
The cat in the house is missing
This cat with domineering eyes and aristocratic temperament is named "Lele". It is an Abyssinian cat, which is a descendant of the legendary ancient Egyptian cat.
Despite its appearance of not being easy to mess with, Lele has a completely different personality from his appearance. He is lively, cheerful, and docile to his family members, and is the source of happiness for the whole family.
Lele has been accompanying the owner's family for 3 years. If nothing happens, he will live happily in this family forever. However, accidents always come unexpectedly.
A few days ago, a relative of the owner came to visit the house. The relative felt suffocated after taking a bath, so he opened the bedroom window to let some air in. He forgot to close the screen when he left.
However, no one noticed this small gesture, and then the family took their relatives out to run errands, leaving Lele alone to look after the house.
When the group returned home after finishing their errands, they discovered that Lele was missing. They searched every corner of the house, but no trace of the cat was found. Only when they saw the open window in the bedroom did the family realize that Lele might have jumped out of the window.
Where did that cat go?
The owner lives on the top floor. Although it is only four floors, it is high enough for a cat. The whole family immediately went out to look for the cat. No one knew exactly when Lele jumped out of the window. What if it really had an accident and missed the best rescue opportunity.
What is somewhat comforting is that no cat's body was found near the ground facing the open window, and no blood was found, which meant that Lele might still be alive.
What is distressing is that the whole family searched outside for several hours until late at night, but still could not find Lele's whereabouts.
Early the next morning, just after dawn, the family began to search for Lele again. This time they printed a notice to find the cat and expanded the search area. They carefully searched the community parking lot, under every car, and even the stairwell of every building, but no trace of the cat was found.
While looking for the cat, the owner met a cleaning aunt. The aunt told her that the back of the building is a centralized garbage disposal area. You can often see some stray cats looking for food there. Will Lele be there too?
After arriving at the garbage station, the owner shouted Lele's name loudly. In a trance, she seemed to hear a faint meow. The owner thought she was hearing hallucinations. She followed the call slowly and found Lele behind a pile of discarded wooden boards!
The cat is back home
He is running rampant at home and enjoying the joy of being loved by thousands of people. At this moment, he huddles up in fear, like a helpless child, hiding in a corner and shivering.
After seeing this scene, the owner finally couldn't hold back the tears she was holding back. She burst into tears. It shouldn't have suffered this!
The owner cried and called Lele's name, but the cat was obviously frightened and was indifferent to the owner's call, hiding inside and refusing to come out.
In the end, Dad used a tool to pull Lele out. The anxious cat had already lost its mobility and hid in Dad's arms, unwilling to let go of its claws. Lele recovered quickly after being brought home. After being hungry all night, she ate a large plate of canned cats.
Meow Star: It’s better to be at home. I’ll never run around again!
The owner then took Lele to the pet hospital. To her surprise, the cat's body was fine, with no fractures or internal injuries. The doctor guessed that the cat was probably buffered by the railings or awnings when it fell, saving its life.
My father contacted the staff the next day and installed lockable metal wire mesh on every window in the house. The balcony was also sealed to ensure that the cat would not have any accidents when he was alone at home.
Lele’s incident is not unique. In the past few days, I also saw a video of an owner who lives in a high-rise building on the 30th floor. While he was cooking, his ragdoll cat sneaked out from the balcony and "performed acrobatics" on the narrow eaves. He stumbled and almost fell down.
Fortunately, in the end, the owner used toys to lure it back home. The next day, the owner sealed the windows and the balcony of the home, which was able to fix the problem.
It can be seen that no matter whether you are an Abyssinian cat or a Ragdoll cat, no matter how expensive your breed is or how high your net worth is, if the owner does not seal the windows, the cat will still be at risk of falling from the building.
These two cats are quite lucky. One was found after being lost, and the other was found by its owner in time. There are many pet cats who are not as lucky as them. They jump lightly and are separated from their owners.
The cost of sealing windows and balconies is really nothing compared to the lives of cats. Don’t regret it after losing it. Seal windows (balconies) as soon as possible to create a safe and comfortable living environment for cats.