The days of being a cat in Japan

Standing on the weighing scale of the small animal center, Xu Jie looked at the numbers displayed on it, feeling very satisfied in his heart.

Well, a week of long-distance running is still very useful, and now its weight has dropped by more than half a catty according to last week.

If he persists like this, the doctor will no longer use weight problems to control his diet.

Jumping off the weighing scale, Xu Jie turned around the room a few times with his tail upright. When he passed the large mirror at the door, he stopped for a while.

Seeing himself in the mirror with shiny hair and a well-proportioned figure, Xu Jie scratched his head and posed in front of the mirror for a while.

Well, no matter how I look at myself, I am beautiful, I am so cute, so it is possible for me to gain weight.

With a sense of arrogance unique to cats, Xu Jie gave a new definition to his body shape and appearance.

Little Xueqiu was very energetic. Although he was a little confused just now, after a few minutes, everything that happened just now was completely forgotten by this little Satsuma.

Now it is holding its only toy in its mouth, a broken and unusable tennis ball, signaling Mr. Ishikawa to play with it with its eyes.

Shi Chuangui was busy with the work at this time, and he had to pack the small animals' dinners before leaving, otherwise their dinners would miss the time again.

Mr. Ishikawa, who was busy with work, hadn't forgotten to tease little snowball. When he saw little Satsuma coming with a broken tennis ball in his mouth, he picked up the ball without thinking and threw it towards the yard.

The energetic little Satsuma was like a small whirlwind, chasing the tennis ball and ran into the yard. After catching the ball, he returned to Ishikawa's side, wagging his tail to let him continue.

So back and forth, Ishikawa Katsura and little Satsuma just lost and picked up and played.

After four o'clock in the afternoon, Ishikawa Katsura finished everything.

After turning around, Ishikawa felt that there was nothing missing, so he changed his clothes and prepared to leave.

Xu Jie had been playing here all afternoon, and he was also tired at this time.

Seeing that Mr. Ishikawa was about to leave, he thought that it was time for him and Mo to go home.

When little Satsuma saw Mr. Ishikawa changing clothes, he knew that he was going to leave. The dog looked at Mr. Ishikawa very reluctantly with a broken tennis ball in its mouth.

Ishikawa Katsura couldn't bear the look in the little Satsuma's eyes, hugged Satsuma's snow-white dog's head in his arms and coaxed it, saying, "Snowball, I'll come back tomorrow afternoon, and I'll play with you then."

Saying this in his mouth, Ishikawa Katsura was thinking in his heart: "My house was bought last year and the space is big enough. Except for Etsuko and myself, only my parents will occasionally live here when they come back to see me. .”

Thinking about how lonely it is to live alone in a two-story house when Etsuko is not around, it would be beautiful to think about it if there is a lively Samoyed at home.

Just thinking about Miss Mingya who had just left for a few hours, Ishikawa Katsura knew why she couldn't take Xueqiu away, but now it was his turn.

Looking at Shirley, who was lying on the stairs watching her son play, Ishikawa felt that if there were two Satsumas, he could accept it, and Etsuko must have no problem.

The only thing that still makes him hesitate is that the big Samoyed Shirley is already old and not in good health. He doesn't know if he, as a pure novice, can take good care of such a dog.

Just when Ishikawa Gui was hesitating, the door of the small animal center was pushed open again.

This time, a middle-aged man in his 50s with very ordinary clothes came in. He seemed to be familiar with the protection center. After entering, he first said to Mr. Ohno: "Mingyi, I'm here again."

When Ohno Akiichi saw this middle-aged man, he happily walked over to him and gave him a hug.

But then Yoshino seemed to remember something, and asked with an ugly face: "Dashi, you are here again this time, could it be Jujuan...?"

Before Mr. Ohno could finish his sentence, the middle-aged man called Dashi stepped forward and said, "Well, just over half a month ago, Jumaki left."

The people in the room were silent for a while, and then Akiichi Ohno said: "Thanks for your hard work Dashi, so do you still want to adopt one when you come here today?"

Mr. Dashi nodded and said, "Well, I still want to take care of them as much as I can."

Ohno Akiichi patted Dashi on the shoulder and said, "I really don't know how to thank you. Those little animals are upstairs. Let's go and see which one is destined for you."

Mr. Dashi smiled lightly when he heard the words, then nodded to the other volunteers in the room, and then went up to the second floor step by step.

Ms. Yamazaki looked at Mr. Oishi who walked up to the second floor, sighed and said: "Although I really hope to see Mr. Oishi, but I really don't want to see him here. This kind of mood of joy and worry is really contradictory. "

Ishikawa Gui, who didn't know why, was still confused when he heard this, so he asked, "Excuse me, who is that Mr. Dashi?"

Akihito Ohno explained to Ishikawa Katsura when he heard the words: "That Mr. Dashi is also a volunteer here, but his job is different from ours. He is responsible for accompanying our small animals to the last stage. people on the road."

As Mr. Ohno spoke, there was a little nasal sound in his voice, but he didn't notice it, so he continued: "Mr. Dashi is the earliest volunteer on our side. The oldest or sickest little animal was taken home, and it was carefully taken care of and accompanied them through the walk in silence. Over the years, Dashi has contributed no less than me as the person in charge. Thinking about it, I also Really ashamed."

While they were talking, Dashi upstairs had already brought a pet downstairs, and Shi Chuan saw that what he was holding in his arms was the motley cat with the empty left eye frame just now.

This motley cat has lived here for almost ten years, and of course he knows what Dashi's job is.

But at this time, it didn't show any abnormal behavior, but it was very docile in Mr. Dashi's arms, and from time to time it raised its head and rubbed its head against Mr. Dashi's chest, as if enjoying being hugged very much. look.

Mr. Dashi, who was holding the variegated cat, didn't stay at the protection center for too long. After he went downstairs and Mr. Ohno and the others said a few more words, he opened the door with the cat in his arms and went out.

Ishikawa Katsura looked at Mr. Dashi's back thoughtfully through the glass door. After thinking for a while, he opened the door and chased him out.

Since Mr. Dashi has taken care of so many old and seriously ill animals, he must have rich experience. Can you consult this gentleman to see if you are suitable for taking care of dogs like Shirley.

Mr. Dashi, who had not walked a few steps from the Animal Protection Center, heard someone calling his name from behind.

Mr. Dashi looked back with the cat in his arms, and found that it was the young boy in the protection center.

Ishikawa Katsura, who ran over to catch up with Mr. Oishi, stopped in front of this gentleman, and said to Mr. Oishi who looked suspicious: "I am very sorry to stop you, my name is Ishikawa Katsura, and I am a new volunteer from the protection center." , I called you this time because I want to ask you something."

Mr. Dashi suddenly realized when he heard the words: "Oh, you are Ishikawa Katsura, I heard Mingyi mention you on the phone. I heard that you came here as a volunteer to experience life for the purpose of adopting a pet. Yes, it’s amazing, it’s rare for a child of your age to be so considerate in doing things. How is it? You’ve been here for almost two weeks now, do you have anyone you like?”

Ishikawa Katsura replied affirmatively, "I want to bring Shirley and Xueqiu home together."

Of course Mr. Dashi knew who Shirley and Xueqiu were. He nodded and said, "You have a good eye, Shirley has a gentle personality, and Xueqiu is a bit lively, but she is very sensible. They are two good dogs." .Then why did you stop me this time?"

Ishikawa Katsura said: "Mr. Dashi, you also know that this is the first time I have a pet. Shirley's body makes me very worried. I am afraid that I will not be able to take care of it. I heard that you are very experienced in this area, so I just wanted to come and ask."

Mr. Dashi smiled and said: "Actually, you don't have to worry too much about these things. As long as you take care of the daily diet of older pets, there is nothing special to pay attention to. Satsuma is a very good pet. Dogs, my first pet is Samoyed. They are very clingy, and they are very willing to stay in a place with an owner. Even if you prepare a beautiful and soft kennel for them, they are still more willing to lie in your bedroom On the hard floor, because where is the distance from you to follow up, I started to pay attention to these elves because of it."

Seeing Mr. Dashi talking about his first dog in a nostalgic tone, Ishikawa Katsura could guess that the dog should also be gone now.

Thinking of this gentleman's current mission, Ishikawa Katsura felt sore in his heart.

Among the two dogs he wants to adopt, there is also a very old one.

Although Shirley has not been brought home yet, as long as he thinks that such a cute dog will leave him in the future, Ishikawa will feel very uncomfortable in his heart.

So he couldn't help asking: "Mr. Dashi, do you feel heartache every time you send them away? If it hurts, why persist?"

Mr. Dashi lowered his head and stroked the cat in his arms and said, "Of course I feel heartbroken. After all, I take care of them like relatives. But every animal under my care will close its eyes very peacefully in the end. If my heartaches can be exchanged for their peace, I think it's worth it, and I'd love to do it."

Ishikawa Katsura bowed deeply after hearing the words, bowed to the gentleman and said: "Mr. Noble man."

Xu Jie, who came out with Shi Chuan, echoed the words, and he agreed with Mr. Shi Chuan's words so much.

Persistence and persistence, love and dedication, this middle-aged man who is not surprising in appearance and talks a lot, taught them a very important lesson with his own actions today.