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PET OF THE MONTH

Meenu

“A house is not a home without a pet.”

Let us introduce you to our adorable rescued Indie cat,
‘Meenu’, who transformed Gladys’ house into a beautiful
‘home’ full of love and affection. Gladys, Meenu’s parent,
shares with us her magical and soulful experience of
making Meenu an indispensable part of her family…

WHEN AND HOW DID MEENU home. They were less than a week
COME IN YOUR LIFE? old – two males and one female; we
We did not have any plans to have a named them Whitey, Blacky, and
pet but when my sister found three Meenu. The challenge was that we
of those poor creatures, we knew we had never taken care of such small
had to keep them. She was returning kittens without their mother. We
home from work on 19th November knew it would be diffi cult but we did
2015 when she heard kittens crying. our very best. We are so happy now
She followed their voices and saw a that all three of them survived and
kindle of kittens; however, she could are in excellent shape. We put them

not find their mother. The sight was up for adoption when the kitties were
terrible – one kitten lying dead with 3 months old. Our boys got adopted
ants all over her body and three other by a very loving family and Meenu
kittens crying in pain and hunger. remained with us as our life and
Seeing their plight, she brought them happiness.

WHAT DO YOU GENERALLY HOW DOES MEENU LIKE TO
FEED HER? SPEND TIME WITH YOU?
We are very particular about her diet During day time, we play a lot
because she gets sick very soon if together. Meenu does not need
something doesn’t suit her body. Her expensive toys but prefers playing
vet recommended a diet of boiled with a crumpled piece of paper or

fish or chicken with a pinch of salt plastic. She hops and jumps, kicks
and turmeric, which we feed her. Her and runs behind it all day. She also
favourite food is dry cat food that likes to play ‘peekaboo’ at bedtime.
she loves munching on. We give her She absolutely loves chasing a laser
treats too for good behaviour. light. At night, we cuddle together
and go to sleep. Meenu is also my

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