Vanessa’s eyes filled with tears as she watched the two beloved cats embrace one last time.

Dr. Henderson stood nearby, his eyes softening at the touching scene.

As he was about to administer the final injection, his hand trembled – something didn’t seem right.

Over the years, the cats had become inseparable, their bond only growing stronger.

Suddenly, Juniper, who had seemed sick and exhausted, seemed to receive a surge of strength and began to struggle.

The doctor administered the drug anyway, concentrating on his task.

A cold fear gripped Vanessa. She turned to the receptionist, asking in a trembling voice, “Where is Dr. Henderson?”

In a panic, she searched every room – from the reception area to the storage rooms.

She called the doctor again and again, hoping that everything could be explained to her.

The secretary hesitated, but after hearing Vanessa’s insistence, she dictated the address.

When she got to the doctor’s house, her heart sank – the building was dark and empty.

In the depths of the yard, her attention was drawn to the silhouette of a barn.

What she saw inside horrified her – the walls were hung with taxidermied animals, their glass eyes staring dead.

Each taxidermied was carefully decorated but in unnatural poses that caused goosebumps. The panic grew.

Returning home, she and her friend immediately began searching, spreading an alarming message on social networks.

They attached a photo of Ollie and provided a detailed description of his appearance.

Despite the wave of support, there were very few leads to follow up on.

A breakthrough occurred when the owner of a pet store reported that he saw the doctor purchasing unusual medical drugs.

This alerted Vanessa.

Then she came across an article about a rare color called “salty licorice” – which is precisely what Ollie had. Vanessa’s heart sank – everything was becoming frighteningly clear.

As she approached the doctor’s clinic, Vanessa felt a shudder run through her.

The room was empty, and she and Samantha walked into the office.

They found a secret door slightly open and, holding their breath, walked into the dark passage.

At the very end, they saw the doctor bent over a table with instruments.

Vanessa’s voice trembled with anger: “Where is Ollie, doctor? What have you done to him?”

The doctor turned slowly, his face turning icy. “Ollie? Why do you even care where he is? He’s not your pet,” he growled.

Vanessa threw herself at him, her desperation giving her strength. The doctor tried to run, but the woman knocked him to the floor.

The police arrived quickly. Ollie sat in the middle of the lab, scared and shaking.

The nightmare was over. While the police took the criminal away, Vanessa held her cat close, trying to calm herself and him down.

The story spread quickly throughout the city. People were shocked – their beloved vet turned out to be a cruel tormentor.

The clinic was immediately closed, and the police found more and more evidence.

The community rallied around Vanessa and Ollie. She was supported and comforted, and she felt that justice had been done.

Ollie now lived safe and surrounded by love, and his recovery became a symbol of strength and hope for Vanessa.