In Boulder, Colorado, “Boots” just proved to us that cats indeed have nine lives, after this tenacious kitty survived the most devastating fire in Colorado history. The seven year old feline, who had been adopted four years ago by Jules Lieb disappeared from his home last year.
According to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Jules continued to look for her cat, but because they live in an area with aggressive coyotes, his owner thought that Boots had been killed and attacked, although this cat was extremely clever, and so Jules never gave up hope of finding him.
Nearly a year later, Jules moved to Lafayette, but never gave up hope Boots would be found and survived. But on December 30, the Marshall Fire destroyed nearly everything in its path, and as the firemen sifted through the ashes from the debris, the cat’s owner was sure any hopes of ever finding Boots were gone.
Days later, an Xcel Energy worker spotted a severely burned cat hiding in a storm drain. He rushed the cat to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley where the cat was treated for his burns. The organization, wanting to find his family, shared his photos on social media, and it was not long before someone recognized Boots and called Jules.
“Boots” is now home, safe and warm, where he belongs. This brave guy actually went missing a year before the fire, and his guardian searched far and wide for her beloved boy to no avail. When she saw photos as he recovered here at HSBV, and his signature orange and white markings became more identifiable, she couldn’t believe her eyes. She was overwhelmed to realize it was her long-lost companion, and Boots was overjoyed to see her tonight!
Check out the video of Boots and Jules being reunited:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1599123343778071
Never give up hope!
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