Hospital cat Steps goes missing, reunites community in Tauranga
A tabby cat that spent 12 years comforting visitors at Tauranga Hospital briefly disappeared, bringing out an outpouring of community support.
Steps, a tabby cat who spent 12 years comforting visitors at Tauranga Hospital, went missing briefly. The disappearance prompted a community response that highlighted the positive connections the animal had built with staff and visitors. The incident demonstrated the power of community coming together for a shared cause.
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Why a missing hospital cat brought out the best in us
Steps the tabby spent 12 years comforting visitors at Tauranga Hospital. His brief disappearance reminded us of the power of community.