Fire last night destroyed 84 year old Annie Smith's home in Grangerland, but not before she got out with the help of her neighbor, and her kitties pulled through thanks to Montgomery County rescuers.

This is one incredible story. Annie, who's blind, had called out for help. Her neighbor, Jim Sherman, heard her - because he'd installed a baby monitor in her house to keep an "ear" on her. Good thing. Jim is blind, too! But, he knew his way around Annie's house, and was able to bring her out to safety.

In the meantime, Montgomery rescue crews worked to resuscitate Annie's three kittens. I hope they will be a comfort to her in this difficult time. You can see the video of the kitties being treated here. You can also see reporter Doug Miller's story of Jim and Annie here.

2 Comments

Susan Shortell said:

Bless Annie and her fur-babies!!!! I'm so glad that they are all ok. I just absolutely love cats(they are so precious), and of course innocent!! Thank God for the firefighters that saved Annie and her babies, and also to her neighbor (what an Angel he is)!!

March 28, 2006 8:42 PM

Donna Murray said:

I read in the paper this a.m. that, sadly, the mother of the kittens didnt make it - and one cat is still unaccounted for! So sorry for your loss!! But I thank God for the fact that the woman, her puppy, the kittens, and a 3rd cat were all gotten to safety!! I know the kittens will be lots of work with all the feeding - but I am so glad they made it!! Thanks also for the wonderful neighbor who made the outcome as good as it is!!

March 29, 2006 9:13 AM

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