Sa isang tahimik na baryo, may magkapitbahay na aso at pusa na hindi magkasundo. Ang aso, na palaging masigla at maingay, ay laging nagbabantay ng bakuran. Samantala, ang pusa ay tahimik, madalas sa sulok, at mahilig maglakad sa mga bubungan tuwing gabi.
Isang araw, dumaan ang isang malaking bagyo. Malakas ang ulan, at bumaha sa baryo. Ang kanilang mga tahanan ay nalubog sa tubig, at pareho silang napilitang lumikas. Sa gitna ng sakuna, napadpad sila sa iisang matarik na puno upang makahanap ng ligtas na lugar.
Habang sila ay magkasama sa sanga, nagreklamo ang aso, “Paano ako makakapahinga kung ikaw ay andito? Ang iyong paggalaw ay nakakainis!”
Sumagot ang pusa, “At paano ako makakapahinga kung palagi kang tumatahol? Wala tayong magagawa kundi magtiis.”
Habang lumalakas ang ulan, napansin nilang may batang na-stranded sa kabilang sanga ng puno, nanginginig sa lamig. Agad silang nag-isip ng paraan upang matulungan ito.
“Mas mabilis akong lumangoy,” sabi ng aso. “Ililigtas ko siya.”
“Ngunit delikado sa tubig. Ako ang aakyat sa sanga at dadalhin siya pababa,” sagot ng pusa.
Nagkaisa silang magtulungan. Ang pusa ay maingat na bumaba at kinuha ang bata gamit ang kanyang liksi. Pagkatapos, sinakay ito ng aso sa kanyang likod at inihatid sa tuyong lugar. Sa kanilang pagsisikap, ligtas na nailigtas ang bata.
Pagkatapos ng bagyo, nag-usap ang dalawa. “Hindi pala masama ang magkaiba,” sabi ng aso.
“Oo, kung magtutulungan, mas malaki ang ating magagawa,” sagot ng pusa.
Aral:
Ang pagkakaiba ay hindi hadlang upang magtulungan. Sa panahon ng pangangailangan, ang pagkakaisa at pag-unawa ang susi sa tagumpay.
English Translation
The Dog and the Cat: The Lesson of Differences
In a quiet village, there lived a dog and a cat who were neighbors but could never get along. The dog, always energetic and noisy, was the guardian of the yard. The cat, on the other hand, was quiet, often keeping to itself, and loved roaming rooftops at night.
One day, a powerful storm swept through the village. Heavy rain fell, and the village was flooded. Both the dog and the cat were forced to evacuate and ended up on the same tall tree to find safety.
While they shared a branch, the dog grumbled, “How can I rest with you here? Your movements are so annoying!”
The cat replied, “And how can I rest with your endless barking? We have no choice but to endure this together.”
As the storm raged on, they noticed a child stranded on a nearby branch, shivering in the cold. They both quickly thought of a way to help.
“I can swim faster,” said the dog. “I’ll save the child.”
“But it’s dangerous in the water. I’ll climb the branch and bring the child down,” the cat replied.
They agreed to work together. The cat carefully climbed down, using its agility to reach the child. Then, the dog carried the child on its back and swam to dry land. Through their teamwork, the child was rescued safely.
After the storm, the two spoke to each other. “Being different isn’t so bad after all,” said the dog.
“Yes, with cooperation, we can achieve so much more,” replied the cat.
Moral of the Story:
Differences should not stop us from helping one another. In times of need, unity and understanding are the keys to success.