by Sameerah Brown

Created on: May 02, 2010   Last Updated: May 03, 2010

I just happened to stumble upon a video posted on the Internet about a male cat that came to the rescue of an injured female cat. Apparently, the injured cat was hit by a car and it was lying lifeless on the ground. The male cat was the only one that came to the female cat's rescue at a time when it desperately needed help.

In the video, the male cat appears to be giving the female cat a cardiac massage. I had never seen a cat behave in this manner before, and it was fascinating. The male cat clearly cared for the injured female cat. This particular cat had determination in his eyes like he was not going to give up on the injured cat, and he worked on the cat for minutes on end.  Even when the male cat seemed to tire out, he laid by the injured cat's side until the very end. It was very touching to see a cat show so much compassion toward its loved one.

The male cat was about to lose a loved one, and the pain in his eyes was  very apparent. It was amazing see the male cat in such a vulnerable state, and yet it appeared calm as it comforted the injured cat.  When veterinary help finally did arrive, it was too late. The injured cat did not survive. A lesson can be learned from this remarkable video of love and loss about how all creatures should treat one another.

Cats are amazing creatures who need a sense of stability in their lives. They often do not adjust very well to change. This is why they are often very territorial. Cats need time to adjust to even the most subtle of changes. Sometimes, cats will refuse to be introduced something new. No matter what, it is important to give cats time to adjust to change. Just like in the video,  Cats can act very territorial toward even their loved ones, but this is a quality that makes them special.

Animals are often misunderstood, and we forget sometimes that they have hearts and feelings too. The video about the injured cat is a reminder of  this. We must treat all living creatures with dignity and respect no matter what size they are They deserve our love, care, and affection just as much as human beings do.

Watch video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAaH_HlUD68&feature=popt00us05

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