🐱 A Cat Named Willow: From Homeless to Hero

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Years ago in New York City, a skinny tabby cat started showing up at a bookstore every morning. She’d curl up by the window, watch the crowds, and vanish by sundown. Staff began feeding her, naming her Willow for how she glided silently through the shelves like a breeze.

One winter night, she didn’t leave.

Instead, she curled up behind the cash register and refused to move. That night, the store owner had a break-in. The burglar was startled by Willow’s hiss and fled before stealing anything. The security camera caught the scene—and Willow was dubbed The Guardian of Books by locals.

The store became her forever home.

Over the years, Willow greeted customers, sat in on poetry readings, and even had her own name tag. She became a symbol of safety and quiet magic. Her story is now part of the shop’s folklore, and she lives there still—warm, wise, and always watching.