The pup yipped a little in joy as he smelt the meat. He was small, but Laichanan are born with sharp teeth and a hearty appetite.

As the cub ate hungrily, a bond began to form between him and the kind Humaine who looked after him.

He devoured the last morsel and then dropped himself into Madora's lap.

She stroked his grey-white fur and the pup licked her fingers.