Once upon a time, there was a fluffy little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her favorite toy mouse, chase laser pointers, and curl up in her owner's lap for a good nap. One day, Mittens decided to explore the outdoors and slipped out of the front door unnoticed. She was so excited to feel the grass beneath her paws and the breeze in her whiskers. But as she wandered farther from home, she realized she was lost. Mittens meowed and meowed, hoping her owner would hear her and come to the rescue. But no one came. As the sun began to set, Mittens curled up in a tight ball and started to cry. Just as she was about to give up hope, a kind stranger stumbled upon her hiding place. The stranger scooped her up and brought her to a nearby shelter, where they scanned her for a microchip and were able to reunite her with her worried owner. Mittens learned a valuable lesson that day: that while it's fun to explore, it's important to stay close to the ones who love you. And her owner learned a valuable lesson, too: to always double-check that the front door is closed tightly before letting Mittens out to play.