A happy ending to this cat's tale

Many of us know the sorrow of losing a beloved pet—the ache of their absence, the helplessness of not knowing where they are. But sometimes, against all odds, there’s a miracle. A second chance. The kind of moment that fills our hearts with joy beyond words.

For 82-year-old Katherine Kiefer, that miracle came after two long months of uncertainty. When the Palisades wildfire consumed her home, she feared her beloved Maine Coon, Aggie, was lost forever. But she still had hope, and over the weekend, it became reality. A call from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter confirmed the impossible—Aggie had survived. Thin, frail, but alive. Soon, she will be back in her mom’s arms, proving that a determined cat can defy even the greatest of tragedies.