A cat that was badly burned in a recent fire has made an incredible recovery and will soon be reunited with her family, in a story that’s being hailed as a “miracle.”
Jamie DeAndre and her daughter Jasmine, from Medical Lake, Washington, lost their home in the devastating “Gray Fire” that swept through the area on August 18. The fire was reported to have destroyed 259 buildings and tragically took one life.
Amid the chaos of losing their home, they were heartbroken at the thought of also losing their beloved cat, Meows, who went missing during the rush to evacuate. Despite this, they clung to the hope that she had somehow made it out safely.
“There was no time to search for her, but I wasn’t too worried because she’s a really tough cat,” Jamie told KREM 2. “I had a feeling she had found her way to safety.”
Their hope paid off in an unbelievable way. Four days after the fire, Meows was discovered under the rubble of their home—injured, but miraculously still alive.
“She’s a true miracle… when I think about everything she went through, it’s hard to believe,” Jamie shared. “It was a really intense situation. It breaks my heart knowing she was trapped out there for four days under all that debris. When we found her, the smell of rotten flesh was overpowering.”
They quickly took Meows to a local vet hospital. She was severely burned, losing the tops of her ears and part of her tail, which had to be amputated. However, there was good news—her lungs were unharmed, and her skin was protected by her thick fur, sparing her from more serious damage.
Sadly, this seems to have been a disturbing pattern that must be addressed. To protect future animals and provide him with the support he needs, he must be banned from ever owning animals again and undergo mandatory counseling.
According to KREM 2, Meows’ medical bills added up to over $6,000, but the community came together and generously donated to cover the costs. After spending more than three weeks in the ICU, Meows began her slow but steady recovery. The hospital staff even nicknamed her the “miracle kitty.”
Incredibly, Meows is now doing well enough that she’ll soon be heading home. While Jamie and Jasmine lost their house in the fire, they’ve found a rental property where Meows will have a large backyard to explore once she’s fully recovered.