Stray Cats in Malaysia - Exploring another Charm of Malaysia
Summary
TLDRThe video script narrates a personal account of a cat owner reflecting on the happiness of stray cats in Malaysia compared to Japan. The owner recounts the story of their cats, Star and Michael, and the changes in their relationship due to illness and hospitalization. Inspired by an article on the true happiness of cats, the script explores cultural differences in cat care and the seemingly content lives of Malaysian stray cats, who are well-fed and cared for by the community, contrasting with Japan's more regulated approach to stray animals.
Takeaways
- 😢 The story begins with the narrator's recollection of their cats, Star and Michael, who were once close companions but became estranged when Michael fell ill and was hospitalized.
- 🏥 The narrator suggests that Michael's illness and hospitalization may have caused Star to forget him, possibly due to the change in his scent.
- 📰 The narrator was inspired by an article about a person who was concerned about their cat's happiness, questioning whether providing healthy but unappetizing food was truly in the cat's best interest.
- 🌏 After moving to Malaysia, the narrator noticed a stark difference in the condition of stray cats compared to those in Japan, with Malaysian cats appearing much happier.
- 🐾 The narrator was surprised by the ubiquity of stray cats in Malaysia, finding them everywhere from condominiums to gas stations and parks.
- 🏡 In Japan, the general approach to stray cats involves protection, sterilization, and finding new homes, often with a certain status attached to being adopted by celebrities.
- 🚫 In contrast to Japan, where feeding stray cats in public is often frowned upon, in Malaysia, people openly provide food and water for the cats without stigma.
- 🤔 The narrator ponders why Malaysian stray cats seem so content, without the sense of tragedy often associated with stray animals in Japan.
- 🍽️ Despite initial concerns about the cats' diet in Malaysia, the narrator observed that people regularly provide food and water for them, and sometimes even set out feeding stations.
- 🐈 Malaysian cats appear to have less fear of humans, approaching them more readily than cats in Japan, which may indicate a higher level of trust and comfort.
- 🌳 The narrator speculates that the Malaysian attitude towards cats may stem from a broader cultural tendency to help those in need without hesitation, treating the care of stray cats as a natural and expected act.
Q & A
What was the main issue faced by the narrator's cats, Star and Michael, when Michael became sick?
-The main issue was that after Michael's illness and frequent hospitalizations, Star seemed to have forgotten him and acted as if he was a stranger when he returned home.
What theory did the narrator's wife propose regarding Star's behavior towards Michael after his hospital stays?
-The wife theorized that Star might have forgotten Michael because the hospital stay might have changed his scent, which could have affected their previously good relationship.
What article by 'Ogawa Nana' did the narrator come across in 2021, and how did it relate to their situation?
-The narrator came across an article by Ogawa Nana about her serious contemplation on what constitutes true happiness for cats, especially in terms of diet. This related to the narrator's situation as they were also considering the happiness of their cats.
How does the narrator describe the cats in Malaysia compared to those in Japan?
-The narrator describes Malaysian cats as seemingly much happier than those in Japan. They are everywhere, well-fed, and not treated with the same sense of pity or sadness as Japanese stray cats.
What is the general approach towards stray cats in Japan according to the script?
-In Japan, the general approach is to protect stray cats by getting them spayed or neutered, searching for potential owners, and avoiding them being seen as a nuisance or dirty animals.
Why does the narrator suggest that Japan might be 'too clean' in relation to stray cats?
-The narrator suggests that Japan might be 'too clean' because feeding stray cats in public is seen as an unacceptable act, and there is a strong emphasis on cleanliness and order, which contrasts with the more relaxed attitude in Malaysia.
What observations did the narrator make about the treatment of stray cats in Malaysia?
-The narrator observed that in Malaysia, stray cats are not treated as a nuisance. People openly feed them, provide them with food and water, and there is a general sense of acceptance and care for these animals.
How do Malaysian people's attitudes towards stray cats differ from those in Japan?
-Malaysian people seem to have a more relaxed and caring attitude towards stray cats, often feeding them without any apparent negative connotations, unlike in Japan where there is a sense of pity and a more cautious approach.
What did the narrator notice about the feeding habits of stray cats in Malaysia?
-The narrator noticed that in Malaysia, stray cats are fed regularly by people, and there are feeding stations set up in various places, suggesting a communal effort to care for these animals.
Why do you think the narrator was surprised by the lack of cats scavenging for food in the trash in Malaysia?
-The narrator was surprised because, despite the seemingly lenient garbage disposal practices in Malaysia, they did not observe any cats scavenging for food in the trash, which might indicate that the cats are well-fed by the local community.
What comparison does the narrator make between cat cafes in Japan and the situation with stray cats in Malaysia?
-The narrator compares the paid experience of visiting a cat cafe in Japan, where one might drink mediocre coffee to interact with cats, to the abundant and free interactions with friendly stray cats in Malaysia, which they find to be a much more enriching experience.
Outlines
😢 The Bond Between Cats and Their Owner in Malaysia
The first paragraph narrates a personal story of the owner's relationship with their cats, Star and Michael, in Japan. The owner reflects on the changes in their relationship after Michael's illness and eventual death, suspecting that the hospitalization might have altered their bond. The story transitions into a broader discussion about the happiness of cats, inspired by an article read by the owner's wife. The narrative then shifts to the author's observations of stray cats in Malaysia, noting their apparent happiness and the cultural differences in attitudes towards stray cats between Malaysia and Japan.
🐾 The Attitude Towards Stray Cats in Malaysia
The second paragraph delves into the author's experiences and observations of stray cats in Malaysia, contrasting them with those in Japan. The author notes that stray cats in Malaysia do not seem to be treated as unwelcome or dirty, but rather are a common and accepted part of the community. The author speculates on the reasons behind this, suggesting that Malaysians might have a more natural inclination to care for these animals, providing them with food and water as a matter of course. The paragraph also touches on the author's surprise at the lack of cats scavenging for food in the garbage, which is common in Japan, and ends with a reflection on the overall positive environment for cats in Malaysia, likening it to a free-ranging cat café experience.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Malaysia
💡Stray Cats
💡Cultural Attitudes
💡Neutering and Spaying
💡Human-Cat Interaction
💡Happiness
💡Adoption
💡Community Care
💡Environment
💡Public Perception
Highlights
The owner's emotional story of their cats, Star and Michael, who were once close but became distant after Michael's illness and eventual death.
The observation that cats in Malaysia seem very happy and content, in contrast to the situation of stray cats in Japan.
The difference in attitudes towards stray cats between Malaysia and Japan, with the former being more accepting and less protective.
The prevalence of stray cats in public spaces all over Malaysia, even in unexpected places like condominiums and parking lots.
The idea that cats in Malaysia may be happier because they are not seen as dirty or pitiable, unlike in Japan.
The cultural contrast where feeding stray cats in Japan is often frowned upon, while in Malaysia, people openly provide food and water for them.
The lack of garbage-rummaging cats in Malaysia despite the country's lenient garbage disposal practices, suggesting that the stray cats are well-fed.
The friendly and relaxed behavior of Malaysian stray cats, showing less wariness towards humans compared to cats in Japan.
The speculation that Malaysians may feed stray cats out of a sense of duty to prevent them from starving, rather than personal attachment.
The absence of cats scavenging for food in the garbage, indicating that the stray cats are well taken care of by the community.
The comparison of cat cafes in Japan, where one has to pay for the experience, to the abundance of friendly stray cats in Malaysia that are freely approachable.
The reflection on the cleanliness and orderliness of Japan, which may contribute to the stricter treatment of stray cats compared to the more relaxed attitude in Malaysia.
The description of the owner's realization of the stark differences in stray cat conditions after moving to Malaysia for over a year.
The mention of an article by Shin Nishigai that influenced the owner's perspective on what truly constitutes happiness for cats.
The owner's contemplation on whether the cats' desire for tasty food is being suppressed in the name of providing 'healthy' food by their owners.
The narrative of the cats' changing relationship, from being inseparable friends to becoming distant due to illness and the hospital environment.
The wife's theory that the hospital stay may have caused Michael's natural scent to fade, leading to Star no longer recognizing him.
The owner's recollection of childhood memories of playing with stray cats and the stark difference in attitudes towards them now.
Transcripts
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パパ最後もらいたいん
今日はの舐め光景もにマレーシアの魅力を
言葉にしていきます
20年前つまり匹の猫を飼っていました
星君とマイケルです
人気は一緒に遊んだり寝たりずっと一緒で
仲が良かったって
アルフィーマイケルが病気になり入退院を
繰り返す生活に
やっとターンしたないけどは久しぶりに
帰ってきましたが
星君は誰コイツみたいになリー書く
まるで他人になってしまっていたうん
その後仲良しの2匹の姿に戻ることはなく
マイケルは死んでしまいました
たん in したないけどは多分病院の
入院になってしまって
本来の臭いが消えてしまい仲が良かった星
君に忘れられたのかもしれないと妻は言っ
ていました
2021何銀彩のお梛さんの記事を見まし
た
[音楽]
猫が大好きで長生きしてほしいから
美味しくなさそうな健康食をあげている
けど
猫にとって本当に幸せなのか
真剣に悩んでいるという内容
本人は毎日美味いもん食いたいと思って
いるかもしれないのに
飼い主の英語でおいしくない健康食を食べ
させられて
願ってもいない長生きをさせられる
幸せなのか
マレーシアで子供が野良猫と遊ぶのを見て
いるうちに妻の飼っていた猫の話と渚の
記事を思い出しました
2022年私たちはマレーシアに移住して
1年以上が経ち
気づき始めました
マレーシアの猫めちゃくちゃ幸せそうだと
いう
マレーシアと日本の野良猫事情の違い
街の至るところに野良猫がいることにまず
驚きました
コンドミニアムの前
当然階
や鍛冶レストランふ
公園ガソリンスタンド leki
イオンの駐車場
屋根の声
可愛かったな
とにかくどこにでもいます
もちろんエリアによると思いますが
外出して猫を見ない日がないと言っても
過言ではありません
マレーシアの猫を見ていると幸せそうに
生きていることに気がつきます
もちろん病気で死んだり生まれてすぐに
死んだり事故に遭ったり他の動物に襲われ
て死ぬこともあるんだろうけど
この今の瞬間で切り取ったときすごく幸せ
そうに見えます
一方日本だと野良猫をとにかく保護して
去勢避妊手術してもらえてを探す
さくら耳にして飼い主を探すという流れが
一般的だと思います
それを芸能人が引き取ってペットショップ
で買ったのではなくほぼ寝子です
みたいなある種のステータスになるかと
思っ
猫がうろうろしていたら誰かが保健所に
通報して保護されない場合はおそらく処分
される
この違いは何でしょうか
日本がクリーンになりすぎたのではないか
と思うのです
私たちが子供の頃は平気で野良猫に触って
いたし
砂場で遊んでいて猫のウンチが出てきても
気にしなかった時代でもを育てをしていた
東京の公演では
砂場で猫が入らないように背の高いネット
張り巡らせていったんです
東京に住んでたスネない
よく行く公園にのなんでございました
近所のおばちゃんがこっそり朝は下に着て
いるのを見かけました yeah
優しいんだなと思って見ていたのですが目
が合うとおばあちゃんはコソコソと逃げて
いった
つまり日本では野良猫に餌をあげるのは見
られるとダメな行為になっている
対照的にバサーっと堂々と餌はばらまく
マレーシア
野良猫は磨き始めた時はご飯どうしてるん
だろう東心配していましたが
しばらくすると日常的に餌や水をあげに
来る人がいることに気がつきました
餌入れが置かれていることもあります
マレーシアでも猫が嫌いな人は汚いと思っ
ているかもしれませんが
なぜマレーシアの野良猫は幸せそうなのか
なぜマレーシアの猫は幸せそうに見えるの
か
日本だと買われていない猫はかわいそうと
いう感情が向けられる対象ですが
マレーシアの野良猫にはその悲壮感があり
ません
幸せそうに公園の影や車の下で寝ています
生まれつきビリーの猫もいるのでオベール
なく思いますが怖い目にあったことがなさ
そうな感じがします
日本だと出資と言われたり
追いかけ回されたりゴミ漁っていて汚い物
扱いされそうですがマレーシアでは野良猫
は忌み嫌われる対象ではなく堂々と生きて
いるんだと思います
本来猫は本能的に人に警戒心を持ちますが
マレーシアの猫はその割合が少ない気がし
ます
レア泥1秒でスレするしてきます
ごはん持ってない人に
これまで日本でも野良猫に近寄って来まし
たが1秒でスリスリするなことであった
ことがありません
時間をかけて距離を詰めてようやく来て
くれる感じですが
こんな一瞬で原田せ雑乱よ
私たちが日本で買ってきた猫ですらそんな
簡単にお腹見せないよみたいな
ご飯ももらったカラスリスしてくれ桃猫は
思っているのかもしれません
なぜマレーシアの人々は猫に餌をあげるの
か
私たちは猫が好きで猫に触りたくて近寄っ
ていきます
でもドライブするみたいにバッシャーと餌
をあげに来るマネージャーの人は
どういうモチベーションなのか少し不思議
です
朝してじゃん通勤前の忙しい時間際に車を
寄せてまだだけ開けてキャットフードを
ばらまいて去っていく人たち
最初見たときあの人ここでネコ飼ってる人
なんかな家で飼えない事情があって
仕方なくここで買ってるんかなと思ってい
ましたが今もレーサーが置かれているのを
見始めて
あの人だけでないあの場所だけじゃないと
次第にわかってきました
多分モチベーションとかそういうことでは
なくて
街の猫が餓死しないように餌や水を与えて
いる
当たり前のことをしているだけという意識
なんだろうなと勝手に想像しています
困っている人をみると何の躊躇もなく
助ける
そんな精神が根付くマレーシアの人ならで
はの自然な行為なのかなと
面白いのが特段マレーシアで猫がゴミを
あさっているところを見たことがないと
いうこと
商店街の路地裏を歩くこともありますが
日本だったら一番野良猫がいそうなところ
でもゴミをあさる猫の姿を見たことがあり
ません
正直マレーシアゴミの捨て方が
めちゃくちゃ甘いと思うので
猫が喜んだよさにそうなものですが見た
ことないん
なぜか
もうことされてるんじゃないかな
もらえるご飯デー
あしらこしなり水があってご飯もあって
もしかしたら夜出歩いた去っているの
私たちが見たことない出すかもしれません
が
あの公園に行けば動物園に来たみたいに
ゾーン骨に白いの違う猫がお出迎えみたい
な
私たちと同じ温度でうわぁ猫みたいに
サーブ人を見たことがありません
マレーシアの人は皆フレンドリーな野良猫
が当たり前だと思いすぎなんじゃないかな
これすごいことだよ
ドリンクを注文しなくていい猫カフェ
いや猫パーカー
猫が振れすぎて贅沢です
先日 tdi のウェットマーケットで
赤ちゃん猫を見たときも
みんなそ通り
もちろん切らないように配慮して通って
いきますが
可愛いとか騒いだり絶対しないですね
恵まれていると気づかないこの猫からです
日本だと猫カフェでお金払って美味しくも
ないコーヒー飲みながらでないと見られ
ないやつ
マレーシア最高の環境やん
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