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Tammy Martin would classify herself as a "busy body," working 12-hour days for a cleaning service.

She loves to ride her bike and spend time with her 13-year-old kitten, with a constant smile on her face.

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Little did she know, a "mini-vacation" in Kansas City's Midtown neighborhood would change her life.

"On Sunday, I was heading to get cat food to get ready for work on Monday, and I didnt make it to work," she told KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa.

It was Sunday, July 27, 2025, when Martin chose to purchase her cat food at the nearby Family Dollar on Broadway.

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