How a tiny kitten named Coco transformed life for a Dubai investor

Dubai: Ritu Chaturvedi, 43, an Indian investor who’s called Dubai home for the past six years, never expected a tiny ball of fur to completely transform her life. But that’s exactly what happened when Coco, a wide-eyed kitten just one month old, joined her world.

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“These past four months with Coco have been life-changing,” Chaturvedi says with a smile. “No matter how hard the day, his purrs and little head bumps instantly melt the stress away.”

Now five months old, Coco has settled into his role as both emotional support and in-house comedian. Chaturvedi describes his quirks with fond amusement. “He’s obsessed with cleanliness and acts like the home’s tiniest inspector,” she laughs. “Every time the cleaner visits, Coco follows like a supervisor on patrol.”

He also loves a good chat. “If I talk to him, he meows back like we’re having a real conversation,” she adds. And when he's not playing house manager, Coco can be found watching cat games on the iPad with childlike wonder—or flying through the air chasing his favorite feather wand with the flair of a feline acrobat.

But it’s not all playful antics. Coco’s presence has created a deeper bond that Chaturvedi treasures. She recalls one evening when she wasn’t feeling well. “He curled up on my chest and didn’t leave my side for hours,” she says. “It was such a small gesture, but it meant the world.”

His favorite treats? Chicken-flavored Drools—just the sound of the packet is enough to send him racing. And when it’s playtime, nothing beats his beloved tunnel for a good zoomie session.

“Coco has brought so much joy into my life,” Chaturvedi says. “He’s not just a pet—he’s family.”

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