A Snow Leopard in Penang

by Raduga

Meow and hello. My name is Raduga and I am a snow leopard.

My new owners, Charlie and Rachel, brought me here to Penang, Malaysia far from my native Mongolia. Even though the climate is very different, I see it as a learning opportunity.

We are staying at a big resort hotel on the northern coast of the island. All the other cats I’ve seen have lost their tails, so I have stuck pretty close to the hotel so as not to lose mine.

Luckily, Rachel and Charlie spend their days listening to their friends talk about other countries is Asia – places where I have never been. I am learning a lot.

We will leave tomorrow for America – the place Charlie calls “the greatest country in the world.” I understand that I have a lot to look forward to. I will miss Mongolia, and especially my old owner, Amanda. She knows the people who are trying to make sure I have a place to return to when I want to visit my snow leopard friends. Bye Amanda. Hello America.