Fast Bites: Two Fearless, Fire-Braving Pets

A Cool Cat Saves The Day: Last year, Carole Behr adopted a cat, Tigger, from the Iowa Humane Society. Recently, the cat returned the kind gesture. When their house caught fire, Tigger woke up Carole by kneading her arm persistently—giving her just enough time to save her daughter and call 911.

A Good Noodle on This Labradoodle: Bella, a poodle and Labrador retriever mix, rushed into her owner’s bedroom in the middle of the night and began howling. When Matt Carcerano opened his eyes, all he could see was an orange glow surrounding him. Bella led her master to safety moments before the entire home burst into flames.