19/07/2025
Negro: From Hiding Behind a Box to Walking With Confidence
One random afternoon, we opened a box in our garage and got the surprise of our lives, a cat was quietly hiding behind it, eyes wide, body still. That was the first time we met Negro.
He didn’t look like most strays we’ve seen. His head was covered in thick, dried scabs and flaky skin, like a really bad case of skin disease. He looked weak, like he hadn’t eaten or drank water properly in days. Without second thoughts, we gave him food, water, and a safe space to rest. And right then, we decided, we’re helping this one heal.
Week after week, we treated him. Bathed him. Cleaned his skin. Slowly, we saw the scabs fade and soft fur start to grow again. But what surprised us even more was his personality. Negro turned out to be the sweetest thing, he loved cuddles, would gently lean on you, and had this quiet, comforting presence.
We noticed though, that he was terrified of loud noises. He’d flinch, hide, or suddenly run away. We could only guess what he’d been through, maybe his past owners weren’t kind, or maybe people tried to chase him away just because of how he looked.
But today? Negro is unrecognizable. His coat is cleaner, his skin healed, and most of all, he walks the streets with confidence. No longer hiding. No longer afraid. Just a once-forgotten cat who finally found care, love, and his place in the world.
