Man Goes to Cemetery to Honor His Mother and Finds the Unexpected
By Gabriele Tancredo Stella in Cats
Some time ago, a man named Márcio Coelho went to visit his mother’s grave at a cemetery in Maranhão, Brazil.
What he didn’t expect was that this moment of reflection and longing would change his life.
That’s because, beyond the peaceful feeling of praying for his mother, he found something surprising—something he had never seen there before.
After all, that peaceful place didn’t seem like the kind of place for a kitten to be.
The cat was weak and dehydrated; apparently, she had gone days without food or water. Poor thing!
Could the kitten be a sign that his mother, Zuleide—who passed away 36 years ago—was looking out for him?
Whether that’s true or not, Márcio followed his heart and rescued the kitten. She had an eye infection in both eyes and could barely see.
The most curious part of that day was that Márcio only went to the cemetery because his father, Né, suddenly felt the need to visit his wife.
Vitória, as the cat came to be called, seemed to be a true sign of Zuleide’s love for the family.
As soon as Márcio saw the little cat, he fell in love and adopted her! Another interesting detail is that Márcio had already been thinking about adopting a pet, and it all happened in a surprising way. No one can explain the mysteries of life!
Vitória was treated for the infection and now lives the life every pet deserves: loved, cared for, and protected!
In an interview with Amo Meu Pet (our Brazilian website about pet news), Márcio said that the rescue meant saving a life, because the kitten wouldn’t have survived if she had stayed there.
He also gained a companion, since he had been feeling lonely after a recent divorce.
“I rescued an emotional memory of my mom, who passed away over 30 years ago. It makes me believe even more that God exists and gave me this beautiful gift,” he concluded.
Márcio shared the touching rescue story in a video. Watch it below:
May Vitória be very happy!
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Another Touching Rescue
Last year, employees at a cemetery in Missouri, while making their rounds, came across a lost little animal.
They quickly called the Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) for help.
The animal was a dog in deplorable condition, suffering from serious skin problems.
Due to the love and care he received, the little stray dog underwent a true transformation!
