After losing his home and owner to a tragic fire, Cyrus is bestowed an unexpected gift to which he feels an uncanny connection. Alone and hungry, he leaves behind his familiar territory taking his gift with him on a heart-wrenching and perilous journey into the unknown; struggling to adapt to life as a stray, His harrowing journey starts out from the grounds of his destroyed home in Buckinghamshire, taking him as far afield as Ireland, where he escapes death by the skin of his claws. Miraculously finding himself back in the UK whereupon he experiences more mysterious encounters. Along his journey Cyrus stumbles upon other unfortunate cats who become his loyal companions; accompanying him on his incredible journey of survival against all odds.