When Alan got discharged from the hospital, the first thing he did was visit the vet where the cat and pups had been taken. Alan’s heart lifted when he saw the cat awake, its eyes no longer glassy but full of light. As soon as the cat spotted Alan, it started purring weakly, and it pushed itself up, padding over to him.
Alan knelt down, gently stroking the cat’s head as it leaned into him, a soft whimper escaping its lips. The cat licked his hand, its gratitude and affection palpable. Alan’s eyes misted as he realized how the cat had almost sacrificed its life for the puppies.