Marathon Runner Drops Everything After Spotting A Kitten In Need Of Rescue

This past Sunday, hundreds of people joined together to race in the Chicago Marathon. Among them was Sarah Bohan, running to benefit PAWS Chicago, a local animal rescue nonprofit.

But that day, Bohan did more than just raise funds for pets in need.

She actually saved a furry life.

While nearing the final stretch of the 26.2-mile race, Bohan was on pace for her personal best marathon performance to date. But then something caught her eye.

“I happened to be running on the left side of the road nearest the sidewalk and entered a tunnel,” Bohan told The Dodo. “[I] noticed this small, fluffy cat crying and scared on the sidewalk.”

Despite knowing that even a momentary pause would jeopardize her record time, she stopped to help.

“I didn’t even think twice,” Bohan said. “[I] scooped up the cat.”