In a quiet alley, a tiny kitten named Whiskers found himself cornered by a snarling dog. The kitten’s frightened meows echoed through the narrow street. Suddenly, his mother, a sleek black cat named Shadow, sprang from a nearby rooftop. With a fierce hiss and a swipe of her sharp claws, she scared the dog away.Shadow quickly nuzzled Whiskers, her heart pounding with relief. The kitten purred softly, safe in his mother’s warm embrace. Together, they slipped away into the night, Shadow's protective gaze never leaving her kitten.