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.