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Two firefighters knelt by the drain, listening. One nodded, then began the delicate process of removing the heavy grate with the help of a crowbar and gloves.<\/p>\n
Everyone held their breath.<\/p>\n
Finally, one of the firefighters climbed down carefully, a flashlight in hand. A few tense minutes passed before he called up, \u201cWe\u2019ve got them! Five of them. Alive!\u201d<\/p>\n
Gasps of relief spread through the crowd. A moment later, the firefighter emerged, cradling a damp, shivering bundle in his arms.<\/p>\n
Tiny kittens. No more than a few weeks old.<\/p>\n
Benny barked again, wagging his tail furiously. He wriggled free from Annie\u2019s gentle grasp and ran straight to the firefighter, sniffing and nudging the kittens with urgency and unmistakable concern.<\/p>\n
It was then that people understood.<\/p>\nThis dog had been feeding them.<\/h3>\n
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