Shadow walked over to where Rocky lay on the couch and reached for his paw. ( Shadow like Thom were wearing masks to protect them from getting COVID as Rocky had been living on the streets.) Shadow began to rub Rocky’s paw to help calm him down. It worked. In a matter of moments, Rocky was purring and no longer crying. “You are safe here Rocky. We will never raise a paw or hand against you,” said Shadow.

As it was 3:00 AM, Thom suggested Rocky try to get some sleep. “You can sleep with me, but you will have to wear a mask. We will take to get you tested for COVID tomorrow,” said Thom as he picked up Rocky, put a mask on him then cradled Rocky.

“Goodnight Shadow,” said Thom as he began to make his way to his bedroom. Upon reaching his bed he gently lay Rocky on the bed, Rocky had fallen asleep already. When Thom got in bed, Rocky moved closer to Thom by laying between his legs. Rocky felt safe now. Soon he and Thom were sound asleep…