Residents of a Jacksonville, Fla., boarding house gutted by an early morning fire credit two kittens with saving their lives.  Lisa Kimmerle said the kittens were meowing so loudly they woke her up early Tuesday, WJXT-TV reported.  

Then she heard popping noises and realized something was wrong.  By the time she was out of bed, flames were shooting up the stairwell. She and other second-floor residents were able to get onto the roof, and a neighbor helped them to the ground.  No one was injured in the fire, which gutted the building.  "God woke the kittens up, and the kittens woke us up," Kimmerle said.  Both kittens  
survived, although one disappeared for several hours after the fire.

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DOG TIP

Dogs pant when they get warm. Since they are not able to sweat, they thermo regulate by evaporating saliva/water off their tongue and mouth. For this reason it is crucial that your dog has access to plenty of water at all times.

CAT TIP

Is your cat waking up earlier and earlier every day to be fed? If you oblige your cat, you are reinforcing this behavior. Consider keeping the bedroom off-limits for your feline friend. After a few mornings of noise outside your door, your cat will learn that she can no longer set the feeding schedule.