$12.$ The Rosberg family had asked their neighbors, the Lowells, to feed their cat while they were away on a vacation. The Lowells fed the cat as they had been asked to but eventually, the cat ran away and never returned. Which of the following is true in this case of bailment agreement?

A$)$ The Lowells are solely liable for the loss of the cat.

B$)$ The Lowells are not liable for the loss of the cat.

C$)$ The Lowells are partially liable for the loss of the cat.

D$)$ The Lowells can be sued for negligence of duty.