A dedicated Thai worker noticed something on his way home from work in the middle of a busy day. A small creature galloped through the empty streets to get his attention. When I approached him, he was no ordinary cat. He could not vocalize. It was an innate trait. Seeing a defenseless and lonely animal moved a person’s heart and made him seek help. A caring man adopted a mute cat after realizing she would struggle to survive alone on the rough streets.
She decided to give the cat the attention and compassion it needed and brought it home. There, she took care of the little kittens, feeding them bottled milk and making sure they were well fed.
Over time, the once tiny kitten grew up under the loving care and compassion of its new owners. He settled in quickly and was overwhelmed by the love and warmth he was given.
But as the days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, the man realized that his cat was unlike any cat he had ever met. After being impressed by his amazing work, he sought the professional help of a qualified veterinarian.
The man is shocked to learn that his best friend is actually a fishing cat. These delightful creatures have striking features and smooth grey-grey skin.
An intricate pattern of tiny black or dark brown lines adorns the brown cloth on the back and is arranged in perfectly matching vertical rows. Fishing cats were adults, tail length 25-33 cm, body length 75-86 cm and weight 8-14 kg.
The long legs of this unusual species taper to partially webbed toes. With sharp, semi-retractable claws, these cat paws are designed for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
The term “fishing cat” fits the behavior perfectly, as this curious species likes to chase fish, snakes, frogs, crabs, crustaceans, crayfish, snails and aquatic insects in the water. Word spread of his ability to catch sheep, calves, mice, birds and reptiles, adding to the mystery of this magnificent creature.
The man was amazed at the chance encounter that led him to care for such a unique and interesting species. She continued to create a loving environment and ensured the fisher cat’s well-being and happiness and was grateful to be able to share a home with this special cat.
Their bond grew each day, demonstrating the power of compassion and the deep bond that humans and animals can create.
