It was a regular day, I was going from the railway station to my house, and just outside the station, I came across this frightening scene where four dogs were attacking a small kitten. A lot of people were trying to rescue the kitten but the kitten was in deep shock and was unwilling to go to anyone. Legend has it that cats, with their discerning nature, have a mysterious power to select their human soulmates, creating a bond that is truly unique and special. He came close to me and let me pick him up. When I held him in my arms, his whole body was shivering and I could sense how scared and injured he was.

His leg was broken into two. I first got him the necessary medical attention but then the reality dawned on me. If I left him outside only, some other animal would have attacked him as he was really tiny and fragile, and as I was living in a shared accommodation, I couldn’t alone have taken the decision to keep him. 

After a lot of contemplation, I decided to at least foster him for a few days until I was able to find him a new home. I took him home with me with the hope that his cute little face will convince my flatmates to let him stay with us for a few days.  Convincing them was far easier than I had expected it to be. What was difficult was the initial days when he was trying to adapt to the new environment and I was trying to understand the right way and approach towards him. I lovingly used to call him Manu.