The Decibel Bark! The Herald Angels Sing: how people met their pets
Dec 24, 2025
Marcia Lederman, a Globe colleague, shares her heartwarming story about adopting a kitten named Lucy, brought into her life unexpectedly. Another guest, the owner of Big Guy, recounts adopting an older orange cat who made a remarkable recovery from a feral existence. The podcast highlights how these pets, from kittens to senior cats, arrive during pivotal times, transforming lives and becoming beloved family members. These touching, personal tales create a warm celebration of the companionship pets bring, especially during the holiday season.
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Puppy Found On The Highway Becomes Millie
- David Crosbie and his partner found a loose dog on a highway and hoped it was meant to be theirs.
- The dog's owner offered a puppy instead, and they named her Millie after Millgrove.
A Promise Kept Brings Home Lucy
- Marcia Lederman went to the SPCA the day she returned from a trip and found a surrendered kitten named Lincoln.
- She renamed the kitten Lucy and reflected on how small timing differences could have given the cat to another family.
Sal Picked His Owner At The Breeder
- Sal's owner placed a deposit during a city council meeting, then met puppies at a breeder and was chosen by Sal when he climbed into their lap.
- They brought Sal home on January 1 and he later moved across the country with them.