Cat Found is a touching middle-grade animal story about compassion, courage, and standing up for what is right, even when adults and classmates disagree.
In a small town where stray cats are seen as a problem, Billy is horrified to see bullies throwing rocks at defenceless animals. When he discovers a wounded, starving kitten, he secretly brings her home and names her Conga. Hidden away in his bedroom, Conga slowly recovers under Billy's care, but he knows his father would make her leave if he found out.
As pressure builds to get rid of the strays, Billy and his friends grapple with how to confront cruelty, speak up to authority, and show their community that abandoned animals deserve kindness and protection. Their mission becomes not only saving Conga, but also finding a safe place for all the town's stray cats.
This gentle yet emotionally honest story is ideal for young animal lovers and readers who enjoy realistic fiction about friendship, bravery, and empathy for vulnerable creatures.
- Ideal for middle-grade readers
- Animal rescue and humane treatment themes
- Focus on friendship, courage, and doing the right thing