Arriving at the vet’s office, Jeremy’s heart lifted when he saw the cub awake, its eyes brighter than the night before. As soon as the cub spotted Jeremy, it crawled its way to Jeremy with a feeble yet determined pace.
Jeremy knelt down, gently stroking the bear cub’s head as it leaned into him, a soft whimper escaping its lips. The cub licked his hand, its gratitude and affection palpable. Jeremy’s eyes misted as he realized how the valiant creature had almost sacrificed its life for the puppies.