Mary met little Charlie six years ago. Charlie was found in a box on her way home.
Poor Charlie seemed no bigger than a mouse. He looked at her as if he was asking her if she would take him home. She couldn't refuse him.
Charlie always ran to the door to greet Mary when she returned from work. So she decided to foster(收养)other cats. But she never thought that Charlie would take on the role of father for every cat she brought home. Last year, Bitsy and Jitterbug came to Mary's home. They were very shy. They kept their little bodies low to the ground and would hide in the corner until Charlie showed up. Everything changed. Charlie started caring for them and let them know that everything would be all right.
Charlie loves every little cat. Some of the cats are blind or missing a leg. Charlie loves them all the same. He cares for every cat and helps them wash their faces after every meal.
"Charlie loves and cares for each one of them the same, "Mary said.
Charlie can communicate with the cats, even the shyest ones, which humans can't. He helps them bridge the gap(消除隔阂) between cats and humans and learn to believe and love humans. He has a great heart.
