...to do something nice for a stranger
i was out for a walk, mostly just to get out of my apartment for a bit (and get myself a latte - and i wonder why i can't lose those last few pounds heh)...on my way home, i was just coming up to a vet clinic that's affiliated with the last one i worked at, and saw someone coming out the front door...i watched to see if there was a dog on a leash with her (i always say hi to all the dogs i see when i go for a walk)...instead she reached behind her, and brought out an empty cat carrier...the door closed behind her, and the lights over the front desk went out (it was about 15 minutes past when the clinic usually closes)...she just stood there looking bewildered for a minute, and then sad down on the steps, hugging the carrier and sobbing...
i don't usually talk to people (i've got some social anxiety issues) but i coudln't just keep walking, so i went over and asked if she was ok (stupid question of the year)...she looked up at me and just looked...broken...i handed her a pack of tissues from my pocket, and asked if there was anything i could do...she managed to get out that she'd just lost her 18 year old cat, and that her husband was away on business, and she didn't think she was in any state to drive home...
i went across the street and bought her a coffee, then just sat with her for like half an hour and let her talk about her cat, and her other pets and stuff until she was actually smiling...
i never even got her name, but i still feel like i did something good...



Reply With Quote

There are days I want to give up on being nice & then I read something like this....
I can totally empathise with her ! For me "the ear to listen" was here at SW as well as a cat forum.



Bookmarks