Minu, a small white kitten with round emerald eyes and a pink nose, sits patiently in her enclosure, her tail curled neatly around her. She watches families pass, her heart fluttering with hope. Her ears perk up every time someone stops, dreaming of the day she’ll find a loving home.

Eshra, a bright-eyed girl just beginning secondary school, wanders through the aisles, pausing at each enclosure. Her gaze settles on Minu, whose eyes meet hers with gentle curiosity. "Hello, little one. You look like you’ve been waiting for me," she whispers, smiling softly.

Eshra gently carries Minu inside, her mother’s eyes lighting up at the sight of the kitten. "Mom, meet Minu. She’s going to be part of our family now," Eshra announces, her voice bursting with excitement. Her mother kneels to stroke Minu's soft fur, her affection immediate and genuine.

Minu, chasing a fluttering ribbon, slips and catches her paw painfully against a door. Tears well in her wide eyes as she limps to a corner, her tiny body trembling. Eshra rushes over, worry etched into every line of her face.

Eshra[/@ch_2] wraps Minu's injured paw with gentle hands. Warm blankets are piled high, and the scent of chamomile tea drifts through the air. Outside, rain patters softly against the window, cocooning them in comfort.] Eshra speaks soothingly, her voice a balm for Minu's pain. "Don’t worry, Minu. I’ll take care of you, and you’ll be running around in no time," she promises, stroking the kitten’s head as Minu purrs quietly, feeling safe.

Minu[/@ch_1] bounds playfully through the house, her paw healed. The home is filled with laughter, and the bond between Eshra, her mother, and Minu has grown stronger. A new collar jingles softly as Minu leaps onto the sofa, curling up beside Eshra.] "You’re a brave girl, Minu. We’re so lucky to have you," Eshra says, her eyes shining with love. The room glows with warmth, a family complete, and a lesson learned: animals, too, need love and care to thrive.