“He’s comforted his brother from the beginning,” Leger said. “This experience has [definitely] brought them closer together. My little one loves his big brother even more. I can’t imagine how he would’ve been if he didn’t have his brother’s love and protection. I honestly didn’t think this kind of love could exist within animals, but it truly does.”

Eventually, Leger came home, and of course, the cats were both so happy to see her — but regardless, they knew they’d be OK without her because they have each other.