Birthday miracle

Cat thought to be dead jumps into the arms of sick boy

The moment of reunion: "Mila" jumped into Amar's arms after being missing for eight months.(Bild: Ursula Plobner-Scherleitner)

It is one of the most touching stories in a long time: a primary school pupil thought he had lost his beloved cat, who had accompanied him through dark hours during a serious illness, forever. But after a long time, a small miracle happened shortly before his birthday ...

"'Mila', I've got my 'Mila' back!" - Two days before his 9th birthday, Amar from Traun received his best present.