Tiny Kitten Survives Utah Wildfires

By Kelli Bender Jul 3rd 2012

A sweet and furry story has risen from the ashes of Herriman, Utah's severe wildfires, and his name is Phoenix. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, a kitten with burned paws and singed whiskers was discovered wandering around the recently charred land of Herriman.


The 9-week-old, long-haired kitten was spotted by a firefighter, who promptly picked up the injured feline and brought him to nearby Ching Farm and Rescue Sanctuary. There, the calm and appreciative cat was given the name Phoenix.

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Phoenix's healing journey continued as he moved from the sanctuary to the Community Animal Welfare Society (CAWS), where he was able to receive medical treatment for his burns. CAWS set the kitten up with veterinarian Dr. Jim Wilson. After looking over Phoenix and treating his paws, Dr. Wilson was happy to announce that the cat should recover nicely.

Sadly, that is not the case for all animals. Dr. Wilson shared with the Salt Lake Tribune that the tiny feline was one of hundreds of animals seeking medical care after the fires, and some certainly had worst wounds than Phoenix.

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On the mend and eager to please, Phoenix should be up for adoption in the next few days, as long as his injuries continue to heal correctly. Not so surprisingly, Phoenix's adorable face and perseverance have already earned him several admirers who want to offer him a safe, forever home.

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