Adorable Pet Daily Life Ch. 50

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They brought everything from large items like backpacks, coats, and shoes to smaller things like wallets, phones, and keys, even down to hairpins and small balls. Shen Luo's pet hospital had essentially turned into a lost-and-found for the Yu Jin River Park and the surrounding area. Locals all knew that if they lost something nearby, they could check with Shen Luo's pet hospital.

But this time, what did they bring home? Shen Luo took a closer look and was startled— it was a baby, completely covered in bruises!

The baby was only wearing a thin cotton outfit, and on such a cold day, even adults would want to wear multiple layers of down jackets to stay warm. Yet, this little baby was out in the freezing cold wearing nothing but that thin piece of clothing.

Shen Luo checked for breath, but it was faint. He checked the neck for a pulse, but couldn't find anything. He became a little worried—was it a dead baby?

Xiao Chuan and Wang Wei were also shocked. No matter what, they needed to get the baby to the hospital first!

Shen Luo and Xiao Chuan drove the baby to the nearest hospital. The doctors were horrified when they heard the baby was abandoned outdoors. This was nearly a death sentence for the child! If they caught the person who abandoned the baby, they could be charged with murder.

Shen Luo and Xiao Chuan both let out a sigh of relief. At least nothing had gone wrong in their hands, or it would have been impossible to clear their names.

"Saving a life is better than building seven pagodas," Shen Luo joked to himself.

Xiao Chuan was also someone he had saved!

After the doctors examined the baby, they found that the infant was hypothermic, malnourished, and about two months old. The baby also had severe heart disease, which was likely the reason they were abandoned.

Fortunately, the hospital was compassionate and didn't push the entire responsibility onto Shen Luo. They agreed to treat the baby while also searching for the parents.

Shen Luo couldn't help but ask, "If you find the parents, will you return the baby to them?"

"Normally, yes, that's the procedure," the doctor replied.

Xiao Chuan frowned and added, "Since this child was abandoned, the parents probably don't want to raise it. If the baby is returned to them, they might just abandon it again. Next time, the baby might not have such good luck."

The doctor understood this too and said, "Unfortunately, birth parents have the right and obligation to raise their own child. Only if the birth parents can't be found do we consider placing the child with others."

This was based on humanity's natural instinct to care for their offspring. However, in reality, there were many cold-hearted people in the world who lacked respect, were ungrateful, and had no responsibility toward their children. That's why some children ended up starving or being abused to death.

"What happens if the parents can't be found?" Shen Luo asked.

"If the parents can't be found, the child will be sent to a welfare institution, like an orphanage. Of course, if someone wants to adopt the child, that would be even better."

Not many people adopted infants. While babies didn't understand the world, they were a lot of work to take care of. Many people preferred to adopt older children who were easier to manage.

While the baby was still being treated, the hospital had already contacted the police. Shen Luo and Xiao Chuan, worried about the baby's life, had forgotten about the police's involvement.

When the officers arrived, they were surprised to see a familiar face.

"Officer Chen, Happy New Year! I didn't expect you to be on duty today."

"Hello, Boss Shen. Yes, it's my shift today. What's going on? Is someone sick?"

Shen Luo gave a wry smile and said, "The abandoned baby the hospital contacted you about? We found it. We're still waiting for the results of the rescue."

Officer Chen was surprised. He said, "I didn't expect it to be you guys, but it's not strange either. Your cats and dogs are too kind-hearted. You're the ones who are normal."

Shen Luo hadn't expected the police to think that way.

After emergency treatment, the baby was placed in an incubator, and for now, there was no immediate danger to its life. Shen Luo and Xiao Chuan finally felt like they could breathe a little easier.

Most people would think it was bad luck to encounter such a situation during the New Year, but Shen Luo felt this was actually a stroke of luck for the little baby.

Officer Chen worked with the hospital to sort out the details and then spoke to Shen Luo about when and where they found the baby and its characteristics before leaving. Shen Luo and Xiao Chuan returned to the hospital.

Wang Wei asked about the situation and, when he heard that the baby had likely been abandoned due to a congenital heart disease, he was furious. He cursed, "What a bunch of animals!"

Wang Wei was a left-behind child, and he had longed for the warmth of his parents. Hearing about such a sad situation for the baby made him feel deeply, and it was understandable that he would curse like that.

The three of them weren't in a good mood that day. Shen Luo called the hospital every few hours to ask about the baby's condition. The hospital didn't find him bothersome and, in fact, appreciated his kind heart. They updated him on the baby's condition every time.

In the evening, the three of them had a quick meal and were getting ready to close up for the day.

Just then, they heard a soft sound at the door. All the cats and dogs in the room perked up, some even sitting up straight.

Shen Luo turned around and saw a cat. Having run his clinic for three years and always taking in stray animals, most of the time, the animals were brought in by others, or they found their way in themselves. This was the first time a pet had come to their door on its own, so Shen Luo was quite surprised.

He grabbed a dry towel and wiped the wet cat off, then placed it next to the electric heater to warm up.

"This cat looks so familiar!" Shen Luo murmured, trying to communicate with the cat, but the cat ignored him completely.

The more he looked at the cat, the more familiar it seemed. After a while, it hit him, "No way, isn't this the cat from last time?"

Last time, a pregnant cat had been brought in. It was said that she had been abused by some young men near where she was hiding, so the community had brought her to the clinic. The cat later gave birth to three kittens and then left, leaving behind a tale of revenge. Shen Luo had thought he'd never see that cat again, but now here she was, coming back on her own!

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