March 29 1996 Brooklyn New York East New York was a troubled neighborhood Rundown buildings and trash filled lots were all around Amidst falling snow the broken city landscape was cold and wet In this grim setting a young cat became a hero to people around the world
Just before dawn in an abandoned garage a young mama cat curled up with her five kittens The cat was thin and cold Still she purred as her kittens nursed
WHOOSH What was that sound Crackling flames appeared in the corner A sharp stinging smell filled the air The mama cat crouched over her kittens A low growl filled her throat The mama cat was used to protecting herself from stray dogs and cats and sometimes even mean kids who threw rocks But this enemy was different There was nothing to scratch or bite The danger was all around
