I don't know how I missed this thread, but glad you revived it grom the dead seriph.
This is the kind of stuff I like to see. Grown men acting like men. With a heart, and with kindness. I do rescues too, but as some know of quite a different kind.
This is a great story, and I'd like to know what you named the kitty. I was thinking Panny. I'm sure it's named by now though. Any updates?