Man Rescues Cat; Cat Saves Man From Fire

HUDSON, N.H. (AP) - A man who rescued a stray cat from the cold got the favor returned on Sunday when the cat woke him as his house filled with smoke.

Roland Rioux, 76, who lives alone, fell asleep watching television, but was jolted awake when the cat, named Munchkin, jumped up and landed on his chest with all fours.

Rioux was able to get up in time to call the fire department and evacuate safely.

Rioux put the cat in the garage and in the confusion, Munchkin bolted. Rioux and his family are asking for help finding the black-and-white cat.

Fire officials say the fire was probably caused by an electrical malfunction in the basement.

Oh no - hope they find Munchkin quicky - what a brave little cat

I hope they find the kitty........... and then spoil it rotten for being so fab!

I agree, that should be one pampered puss for the rest of it's life!

Susan

Awww... how wonderful

Hope they find the poor little kitty soon. Extra snuggles for him(or her) for sure!

Ditto on what everyone else said! I have a friend whose cat saved their house from a fire. Their hot water heater caught on fire and their cat, who was inside, made a lot of comotion near the wall where the water heater was located in the garage and her husband decided to go out in the garage to see if she noticed something out there and was surprised to find a fire. He was able to stop it before it got into the wall and the rest of the house.

I really do hope they find the cat..

What a good story.

Hope they find the poor kitty soon. He is in need of some wonderful pampering.

Aw that's a great story. I hope the cat is found soon!