Project Tai O Stray Cat

Time flies—2025 is drawing to a close. Over the past few months, I’ve been as busy as ever caring for weak and sick stray cats. As the year ends, I’d like to share some reflections with you.

Having volunteered in animal welfare for over a decade, I’ve witnessed the full spectrum of life—from birth to death. I feel that nothing can defeat me now, except myself. I used to chase a holistic lifestyle, yet many inner struggles remained unresolved. But now, with regular physical training, I feel more motivated and optimistic than ever.

I used to lose my temper easily, letting small things disturb my peace. Sleepless nights and lost appetite over others’ opinions were common. But not anymore. I’ve learned to let go. Life is too short to be unhappy. Even in a chaotic world, love must never be absent. I’ll continue living life on my own terms—and I hope we can all encourage one another to do the same.

Let me tell you about two of our rescued cats.

“Fa Fa” Grandma – At 25 years old, Fa Fa is a true survivor. Once a stray, she endured at least four dog attacks and a fall from a high rooftop—yet she recovered miraculously each time. At age 23, she was adopted by a loving couple and now enjoys a peaceful life on the island of Cheung Chau. Though her eyesight and hearing are fading, she seems more youthful than she did two years ago—perhaps because she’s so happy in her new home.

“Xing-xing” – She is now 14 months old. She was rescued from Mui Wo in November 2025, when she was just two months old. She and her siblings—Ding-ding and An-an—were frail, blind, and unable to even reach their noses. Still, they followed their mother through the streets, seeking kind-hearted women for warm food, even though they were too weak to eat. Survival is never easy for stray animals. 

Ding-ding and An-an have since found loving homes and begun new lives. Nothing is more important than having a home. Xing-xing, however, has been in and out of the hospital for the past six months. The vet explained that due to poor nutrition at birth and a severe case of Feline Calicivirus (FCV), her condition was critical. Thankfully, she pulled through. She still suffers from chronic runny nose and watery eyes, and we were once worried she wouldn’t be strong enough for surgery. But everything went smoothly. I don’t know when Xing-xing will find a home, but I’ll continue to care for her with all my heart.

As always, many of our cats face illness and aging. Our medical expenses are high, and we rely on your support. Please consider donating to help us care for these stray and abandoned cats. Every contribution makes a difference.