For some time now, I've been trying to get close to the cats in the building. I've always observed them from a distance, with respect, knowing that cats have their own world and their own rules. Some allow me to get a little closer, only to run away later; others remain at a distance, alert to my every move. But today, something changed.
For the first time, one of those felines decided to trust me.
The First Caress
At first, he looked at me cautiously, as if assessing whether I was a threat to him. In complete freedom, his instincts prevail, and he becomes distrustful. He meowed; in some photos, his mouth is open. He climbed down the planter toward me while I photographed him. I moved forward slowly, letting him choose. When he looked at me, I shifted my gaze to let him get used to my proximity. And then it happened: he lowered his guard and accepted my hand.
That moment, so simple yet so profound, was like a small victory of confidence. The touch of his fur, the sparkle in his eyes, and the calm he conveyed reminded me why these animals are so special. I confess I was nervous and didn't know how far he'd go. I took out my phone and surreptitiously took photos, always trying not to scare him or ruin the moment. Some neighbors passed by and smiled at me playing with the cat.
Today I realized that no matter how many times we see the same cats, they can always tell us a different story. This time it wasn't just an encounter; it was the beginning of a small friendship.
Happy Halloween from the building, with a caress I'll always remember!
I hope you like it.
All photos are my own and were taken with the OnePlus 3T mobile.
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De la calle a mi corazón: la primera caricia de un gato del vecindario
Desde hace algún tiempo he estado tratando de acercarme a los gatos del edificio, siempre los he observado de lejos, con respeto, sabiendo que los gatos tienen su propio mundo y sus propias reglas. Algunos me permiten acercarme un poco, para después salir huyendo, otros se mantienen a la distancia alertas a mis movimientos. Pero hoy, algo cambió.
Por primera vez, uno de esos felinos decidió confiar en mí.
La primera caricia
Al principio me miraba con cautela, como evaluando si era una amenaza para el. En total libertad sus instintos prevalecen y se vuelven desconfiados. Maullaba, en algunas fotos de ve su boca abierta, se bajó de la jardinera hacia mí mientras yo lo fotografiaba. Avancé despacio, dejándole elegir, cuando me miraba yo cambiaba la vista para dejar que se acostumbrara a mi cercania. Y entonces sucedió: bajó la guardia y aceptó mi mano.
Ese instante, tan sencillo y tan profundo a la vez, fue como una pequeña victoria de confianza. El roce de su pelaje, el brillo en sus ojos y la calma que transmitía me recordaron por qué estos animales son tan especiales. Les confieso que estaba nervioso y no sabía hasta donde llegaría, saque el móvil y de manera disimulada le saque fotos siempre tratando de no asustarlo para no arruinar el momento. Algunos vecinos pasaban y sonreían al verme jugando con el gato.
Hoy entendí que no importa cuántas veces veamos a los mismos gatos: siempre pueden regalarnos una historia distinta. Esta vez no fue solo un encuentro, fue el inicio de una pequeña amistad.
¡Feliz Caturday desde el edificio, con una caricia que recordaré siempre!
Espero les guste.
Todas las fotos son de mi propiedad hechas con el móvil OnePlus 3T
Me gusto como describiste ese encuentro con el gatito, contaste todo con detalles. Gracias por compartir ese bonito acercamiento.
Gracias a ti por pasar por mi post y comentar. Un saludo
Trueee...not all cats are welcoming—especially those who experience cruelty. They tend to be aggressive, so it's really better to respect their space and watch them from afar.
An orange one! It's always the orange who are peculiar and adventurous. Minggay, our orange cat before kinda looks like him (but a little darker, I guess). Like him, he also isn't afraid of strangers and other people and that perhaps was the reason why some people took advantage of his friendliness. He's already gone, and I hope that orange cat won't meet people like those ones who hurt our Minggay. May he keep meeting cat people who know how to appreciate the significance of their lives.
So much for the sentiments, he looks very cute in the pics—especially the one that he's licking his paws because it's like he's making a silly face lol
He was really affectionate when he approached me, and while he's very pretty in the photos, you can't really appreciate how beautiful he is. Thanks for reading and commenting.💛
I can see that...like the way he posed, he seemed comfortable with you, but yeah, I can't fully appreciate his charms if I can't meet him in person ^v^
And you're welcome!
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