Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain John Leahey examines one of two cats rescued from a small duplex fire on Oct. 20, 2008, in Corpus Christi, Texas (© Rachel Denny Clow/Corpus Christi Caller-Times/AP)
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See 15 cats in the arms of heroic first responders

1/22/2013

The Internet loves cats. That's an indisputable fact. And we all love emergency workers, who save not only people but also cats, from trees, burning houses and from wells. When you combine cats and these everyday heroes? Internet lovesplosion. We've compiled 15 photos of furry felines getting rescued by heroic firefighters and other first responders. Take a look, and we're sure you won't be able to choose just one as your favorite.

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