Kitten in the park
Morning jog is a routine exercise during COVID times; there is little chance of going out for a sport or physical activity to burn the burnout. I got into the park for a morning jog; the first couple of laps were always slow. Then comes my way, a kitten, when I am catching up on the momentum and not in a mood to stop any time soon. I had to take one-foot lateral movement as a Knee jerk reaction not to stamp on the little canine. The snarl has become her morning wishes - at least twice a week, I see her at the same spot. I am not a vivid animal lover nor have experience dealing with them - except the lab rats during my research days. I used to avoid it and never intimidate the little one with my physical gesture. Today, the little canine is behaving differently - it is more aggressive and making more sounds to gain its attention. During my third lap, it almost blocked the path - 8 feet narrow passage between tiny shrubs and bushes. I have gone past the little kitten without giving