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Woman reunites with beloved cat months after deadly LA wildfires

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Owner’s tearful reunion with beloved cat two months after deadly California fires

This is the heartwarming moment an 82-year-old woman is reunited with her beloved cat after the deadly California wildfires.

Katherine Kiefer was at a medical appointment when the fires destroyed her home in January and her children were unable to find Aggie, who disappeared in the blaze.

But Ms Kiefer never lost hope – and on the weekend, she got a call from the West Los Angeles Animal Shelter to say Aggie had been found.

A video taken of the reunion by Ms Kiefer’s daughter Carolyn showed tears pouring from the grateful owner’s eyes while Aggie curled up in her arms.

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