A group of old animals - a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster - decide to leave their homes and travel to Bremen to seek their fortunes. They are driven out by their owners and set off on the road together. The donkey carries a load of food, the dog guards it, the cat keeps watch at night, and the rooster perches on top to warn them of any danger. As they journey, they come across a group of robbers who have taken over an old windmill. The animals decide to take over the mill for themselves. The donkey kicks down the door, the dog chases off the robbers, the cat climbs up and scares them away with its loud meowing, and the rooster perches on top and crows loudly, scaring them further. The animals then settle into their new home, where they live happily ever after. The story is a classic tale of perseverance and teamwork, as the old animals work together to achieve their goal and find happiness in their golden years.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1819 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fable, Children's Literature