Ariel Tatum Sterilized 216 Street Cats, 166 Others Received Vaccines

JAKARTA - Ariel Tatum's love for cats is stealing attention again. The actress, born in Jakarta, November 8, 1996, celebrated the fourth birthday of her pet cat and shared the social action she had taken to help hundreds of stray cats get better care.

Currently, Ariel is raising four beloved cats named Polka, Isabella, Emillia, and Abang Soleh which are the Bengal breed.

Every year, Ariel has a tradition of celebrating his cats' birthdays with his family. The celebration is done simply by preparing nasi tumpeng and special birthday cakes for his pets.

Through a post on his personal Instagram account, which was quoted on Sunday, July 119, Ariel shared the moment of his four cats' fourth birthday.

"My kids turned 5 earlier this week! Time really flies when we're enjoying the best moments," wrote Ariel Tatum.

Not only celebrating the birthday of his pet cat, Ariel also revealed various social activities that have been carried out to help stray cats.

He said that until last year, he had helped 216 stray cats undergo sterilization programs and 166 cats received vaccinations.

In addition, Ariel and those involved in the activity also distributed various needs for street cats, ranging from food, snacks, flea medicine, to worm medicine.

"Until last year, we have helped 216 stray cats to get sterilization, 166 vaccinations, and also distributed many food packages, snacks, flea medicine, and also worm medicine," he wrote.

For Ariel Tatum, caring for animals is not just a hobby of keeping cats, but a form of responsibility towards fellow living beings.

He believes that every animal has the right to receive affection, care, and a decent quality of life.

"I believe all living beings deserve love, care, and a better quality of life. So, thank you so much for being a part of every step of this kindness," said Ariel.

The upload received many positive responses from netizens who appreciated Ariel Tatum's concern for the welfare of street cats. The sterilization and vaccination program is considered an important step to control the population of stray cats while maintaining animal and environmental health.