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Mika the Cat Returns Home After Over Three Years at a Cat Hotel
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Mika the Cat Returns Home After Over Three Years at a Cat Hotel

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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In-depth Named sources Outcome reported
  • - A cat named Mika returned to its owner after living in a cat hotel for over three years.
  • Mika became like family to the staff at Pusak Pet House in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • The owner paid for Mika's care monthly and requested only one video update per month to manage their longing.

For over three years, Mika the cat lived at Pusak Pet House in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. While most owners use cat hotels for short stays, Mika's situation was different. The cat's owner had work and personal commitments in Kuala Lumpur, leading to a prolonged absence.

Her owner told us to keep taking care of Mika because she couldn't bear to give her to anyone else.

— Ayu RahimThe owner of Pusak Pet House explains the owner's commitment to Mika's care.

Despite the distance, the owner remained dedicated, instructing the hotel staff to continue caring for Mika and not to give the cat to anyone else. Monthly payments covered all expenses, including grooming and health treatments. To ease the owner's longing, only one video update was sent each month.

She only asked us to send a video of Mika once a month, fearing that if she saw him every day, her longing would deepen.

— Ayu RahimThe owner's request for limited updates to manage emotional distance.

Mika became more than just a guest; the cat was considered part of the family by the hotel staff. Mika responded to calls, was allowed to roam the hotel premises, and maintained good health throughout the stay. The cat was described as good-natured, easy to manage, and not aggressive, with a preference for chicken over fish.

If you call his name, he comes right away. When we have free time, we let him play in the hotel area because he is used to it here.

— Ayu RahimDescribing Mika's integration and comfort within the cat hotel environment.

Mika also displayed unique behaviors, such as recognizing feeding times and anticipating meals. The cat's interactions with staff often brought laughter, particularly its seemingly conversational expressions. Mika, however, showed a dislike for kittens, reacting negatively to smaller cats.

Mika has never had any health problems while with us.

— Ayu RahimConfirming Mika's good health during his extended stay.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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