Animals don’t always have a gentle life. Some go without food, while others end up in homes that only mistreat them. Bagel is one of those cats that comes out of it not without scars. Fortunately, his life has changed.
They rescue many lab cats
Bagel’s story begins in a chemical laboratory in Oklahoma, USA. He is identified by a tattoo on his ear: test 698 before he has a name. The laboratory carried out drug research and carried out a series of tests. They then used cats test the toxicity of their products.
Although these animals are no different from humans, this type of experience can be traumatic for them. In fact, they regularly had to live in cages and undergo various types of injections. If it didn’t kill them, it’s obvious that this type of treatment owes them cause severe pain.
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Bagel, the gray tabby cat, was one of 200 felines in this lab. In addition to being constantly exploited, these felines had no right to food. The scientists do this to them under the pretense that ” a hungry animal is a motivated animal “.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of good people in this world. THAT Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) decided to save these 200 animals, including Bagel. They placed them in a shelter where they cared for and fed them. The gray tabby then saw his life change completely.
Bagel’s life takes a new turn
The cats that were rescued from the lab now live in Florida. The association that took them in offered them for adoption. That’s how Erin, a Miami resident and animal lover, heard about the affair. She then flew to Florida to save at least one of them.
When Erin arrives at the scene, the woman stated in a YouTube interview his heart was full of sorrow. She could only imagine the suffering of these cats. And when she saw Bagel, it was love at first sight. After losing her dog Bodhi and her cat Lens, she saw it as a sign.
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It was clear to her that Bagel had been sent by her deceased companions. So she decides to adopt him. At first she was hesitant because lack of stimulation of the cat. But she had already made her decision! Even on the plane home, Bagel looked a little panicked. However, it quickly calmed down upon landing.
Fortunately, Bagel was a sociable cat. Scientists had trained them from a very young age to facilitate their integration into families. However, he showed himself first suspicious and reticent. Bagel refused to come out of the bathroom. But later he gained confidence and gradually started entering Erin’s room.
Day after day he learned to live like a normal cat
It took days for Bagel to gain confidence and feel comfortable in the house. But eventually he blossomed and healed more and more of his trauma. Like everyone else, he liked to sit by the window to observe. It was a moving experience for his mistress to see him discover what scientists had taken from him.
Erin and Bagel have become very close. He even had his own love language to express his gratitude. To wake her up, he didn’t use his voice, but he whispered in his ear. When she left, he stood by the door waiting for her. Erin is also considering getting another cat to keep her company.
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