The Lost Cat

Searching the neighborhood for a missing pet.

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Yael has a white cat named Mitsi. In the morning, Mitsi is not at home. Yael looks for him in the kitchen, the living room, and the bedroom. She goes out to the street and calls: "Mitsi! Mitsi!" Dad and Mom help her search. Yael is sad. She wants her cat. Suddenly, she hears a small "meow" from the tree. Mitsi is in the tree! Yael is very happy and hugs him.

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