It may seem like a small thing, but taking in a rescued kitten has helped ease the loss of one woman's husband to fire. Firefighter loses life during Substation blaze The Substation Fire, outside Portland, Oregon, destroyed almost 80,000 acres. A deadly wildfire, it destroyed wildlife, homes, vehicles, crops, and took the life of one firefighter, John Ruby. "It's been … [Read more...] about Rescue Kittens Help Those Feeling Loss of Loved Ones
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Calgary Fire Department Rescues Unusual Residents
Firefighters were fighting a house fire in Calgary, Alberta, when one found a small kitten near a side door of the blazing structure. A second kitten was also found about an hour after the fire was out. But, it turns out, these little guys weren't your everyday, domestic kitten. Rather, they were young bobcats who appeared to have wandered into the area from the … [Read more...] about Calgary Fire Department Rescues Unusual Residents
Cat Brought Back to Life After House Fire in North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas Firefighters reported to a fire at a single story family home after numerous calls to 911. A neighbor who had spotted the smoke and called it in after knocking on the door told the responders he thought the family had a dog. In searching the house, rescuers brought out a cat that appeared to be lifeless. They hooked it up to oxygen and started … [Read more...] about Cat Brought Back to Life After House Fire in North Las Vegas
A Little Dawn Will Do You, a Stuck Cat, and Firefighters Quite Well When it Comes to a Rescue
The following was posted on the Winchendon Facebook page following an incident that surely came close to proving the old adage, "curiosity killed the cat," or, in this case, put her into a very poor situation. Had it not been for the dedicated folks who assisted in this endeavor, it may have been truer than not. For anyone who has heard the massive … [Read more...] about A Little Dawn Will Do You, a Stuck Cat, and Firefighters Quite Well When it Comes to a Rescue
Cat Rescued From Fire and Revived By Firefighters
One lucky cat in Russia owes its life to the quick thinking of a team of firefighters. The cat was caught in a burning apartment in St. Petersburg, and firefighters found it unconscious inside. The firefighters carried the cat outside and revived him using their own oxygen masks. Photos of the event have quickly garnered praise when shared on social media; pet lovers are … [Read more...] about Cat Rescued From Fire and Revived By Firefighters