The social experiment revealed the harsh reality of indifference shown towards stray animals.
Social experiment
The experiment, conducted by the Greek organisation Orphan Pet, aimed to test the compassion of passersby towards a tiny black kitten tucked away in a cardboard box. A hidden camera behind the cardboard box recorded the reactions of those passing by, revealing the lack of empathy towards the kitten's plight.
Sadly, Greece is just one country that sees countless kittens abandoned on its streets, and Orphan Pet hopes to inspire a change in how society perceives and responds to this issue.
Orphan Pet's mission is to draw attention to how society has grown accustomed to such scenes and encourage people to take action instead of deferring responsibility. The results of the experiment were disheartening, as numerous individuals walked past the vulnerable feline, treating it as just another part of the urban landscape.
Neglect of stray animals
This experiment highlights the global issue of neglect towards stray animals, particularly in cities like Athens, where stray cats are common. The organisation aspires to raise awareness and prompt individuals to step up and save these vulnerable animals' lives.
Here's the heartbreaking video:
The heartwarming part of this story is that a volunteer from Scars eventually stopped to help the kitten, naming it Ahinos, and it found a loving home in Germany. This is a poignant reminder that we can make a difference through our actions, offering hope to the countless stray animals in need.
