Day 122: Taking Care of Baraka

Day 122: July 26, 2020
Global Cases: 16, 410, 414; Deaths: 651, 874
Egypt Cases: 92, 062; Deaths: 4, 606

Enjy Akram
Multimedia Journalism Sophomore

When my grandmother first adopted Baraka, I couldn’t imagine the thought of having to deal with that little white fur ball. I was a little over eight and scared for my life!

He’d run after me in a failed attempt for us to play, and I’d jump in the pool for refuge.

Fast forward 12 years later, he’s taught me more about life in those years than any human could possibly have. My friendship with Baraka shaped my character – he’s the reason I’m an animal lover, rescuer even.

And he’s the reason I mistrust humans but trust animals.

He’s made me who I am today.

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