I think Suzie deserves recognition.. I had an oven fire...

[Donnaj4962]

WOW! I am so glad that everyone is alright! That is a very scary story. As I read it, I realize that I often leave my stove unattended.... and your story shows me that I need to be more cautious. One thing that I insisted on when I moved into my townehouse is a fire extinguisher upstairs (in my bedroom) and one in the kitchen. That way of there is a fire upstairs, I can get it out quickly, OR if there is fire coming up the stairs the extinguisher can help me (and the girls!) to get out safely.

Way to go Suzie! Glad you were alert and told your Mom that something was wrong! You are a lifesaver sweet one!

[Freedom]

Yay, Suzie Girl, you are a super cat! You have really bonded with your mom and you know to tell her if anything is troubling you. That is SO special, little kitty cat!

I am glad everyone is OK. Thank God for blessings; angels appear in all shapes and sizes, and now we know one appearred and whispered in Suzie's ear, "GET MOM!"

I had turkey grease catch fire after Thanksgiving LAST year. I was lucky, I shut the oven off and slammed the oven door shut and that put it out. Lots of smoke to contend with, but hey, given the options, I accepted that. Sounds like you did, too. You may want to wash any curtains in the room, as hey can hold the smoky smell for a LONG time, I discovered.

[lvpets2002]

OMG how so scary.. Suzie you were so so brave & to get meowmomie & all out of danger.. Your are Our Hero.. So glad all is ok..

[Laura's Babies]

This is SO scarey!!!! Gee whiz! I am soooo glad everyone is ok and it ended well...

Suzie! Our hero of the year!!!

[catmandu]

You should send your story to the local newspaper.
I have seen Cats and Dogs who get medals for being Heroes.
I think that Suzie deserves to have that honor too.
Maybe someone knows how you can get that ball rolling to have Suzie so honored.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Thank you all so much for your nice comments. I hope that by posting this, someone will be more careful when it comes to their oven, and the fire alarm. It wont happen again at my house, without me knowing sooner

Redhedd, thank you. I will def. do that now! I still did not think of that

And Gary I would love to put that in the paper, BUT I dont want my landlord to find out about this. He is pretty ticked at me over the cats I have now. If he found out I had Suzie, he would kick me out for sure. I was allowed 3 cats. He knows about 5. I have 8 and 2 strays.

I just love my girl! She really is a special part of me

[KitCat]

Your girl is a hero!

[Husky15]

Oh my goodness! How scary! Fire is a huge fear of mine as well, but what I fear more is all of our babies getting stuck in a fire. I don't even like to think about it.

Good thing you had precious Suzie there to alert you. You wouldn't have known as soon as you did, and any later and something serious could have happened.

You're a hero, Suzie!

I'm so happy everyone is alright.

P.S. I'd suggest getting your batteries replaced as quickly as possible.

[moosmom]

Kt_luvs_kitties,

I'm relieved to know everyone is safe. Way to go Suzie!! You're one smart kittie!

[jazzcat]

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you are all okay.

What a gorgeous little hero you have!

[Barbara]

Suzie is one smart kitty Runs her own little fire department in your home. I'm so glad nothing happened.

[Lizzie]

Suzie deserves an extra special something in her Christmas stocking. So many cats would just run off and hide so she deserves many praises for running to you and screeching the alarm. While I know that my smoke alarm works fine, being hard-wired in and I just tested it, I've been very lax on replacing my fire extinguishers. Your post is a good reminder that I should make that a holiday gift to all of us in my home.

Like others here, fire is my greatest fear because I know I couldn't get them all out. I go over the scenario in my head over and over again. Who would I snatch up, who do I choose to run with, can I get downstairs and open the door and windows, and will the downstairs cats run or simply hide inside, it's very scary. My worst fear is a fire at home while I am away. Every time I come over the hill in my car and see my home standing there, I feel a sense of relief.