Gillian Roberts was on her way home from the NYC subway when she spotted something that later spread joy not only to her, but also to people worldwide.
Roberts noticed a man tenderly cradling a small kitten in his lap, and she felt her heart melt at the sight.
As the tiny kitten was wrapped in a towel, the man fed it from a bottle with great care and tenderness.
For Roberts, the scene became truly special not only because of the adorable kitten, but also due to the intense feeling of tenderness and care that the man exuded while caring for it.
Curiosity driving him, Rogers approached the man and kitten to uncover their story.
She engaged in conversation with the man and learned that he discovered the kitten in an alleyway.
After rescuing her, he took on the responsibility of nurturing her to grow strong and healthy.
The tiny kitten was clearly enamored with her rescuer, and Rogers couldn’t fail to notice the love that shone from her eyes.
Rogers fed the kitten and she looked up at him, as he told The Dodo.
She conveyed her thanks to the man for his act of kindness towards the kitten. Upon alighting at her stop, she felt a brighter and more hopeful outlook.
After Rogers posted about her encounter with a kind man who helped a kitten, pictures of the man and the kitten quickly went viral.
The display of pure love and compassion seemed to speak to people on a deeper level, just as Rogers’ elevated mood uplifted their spirits.
This highlights the fact that even the smallest act of kindness can have a tremendous impact on both the person who receives it and those who witness it.
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