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Cat Reunited With 82-Year-Old Owner Two Months After Surviving LA Wildfires

Aggie, a Maine Coon thought lost in the January wildfires, was found alive near the ruins of her family’s home and is now recovering after veterinary care.

Carolyn Kiefer's family had tried everything to get her mother's cat, Aggie, out of their LA home during the wildfires.
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Overview

  • Aggie, a 5-year-old Maine Coon, was separated from her family during the January wildfires that destroyed their Palisades, Los Angeles home.
  • The Kiefer family initially believed Aggie had perished but received a call two months later from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter confirming her survival.
  • Aggie was found near the ruins of the family’s home, severely malnourished, and required blood transfusions and specialized care to recover.
  • A video of the emotional reunion between Aggie and her owner, Katherine Kiefer, has gone viral on TikTok, amassing over 4 million views and significant public support.
  • The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover Aggie’s medical expenses, raising over $21,000 out of a $30,000 goal to date.