Two cats who were recently rescued from a structure fire in Rochester are now up for adoption.
Cinder, a 3-year-old male tabby and Hot Stuff, a 2-year-old male tabby, were among 14 cats rescued by firefighters responding to a shed fire in the Rochester area on Sept. 5.
The fire was reported at about 6 p.m. in a shed next to an RV. The RV itself was undamaged, and no injuries to humans were reported.
The West Thurston Regional Fire Authority responded, with mutual aid partners South Thurston Fire & EMS and East Olympia Fire District 6.
When firefighters arrived and started fighting the flames, they found a large number of cats inside the shed.
Five cats died at the scene, but firefighters were able to rescue 14 surviving cats.
Some were in “pretty rough condition,” said West Thurston Fire Chief Nathan Drake, but firefighters were able to treat them using a pet oxygen mask, which helped stabilize them until animal rescue partners could arrive.
“Thanks to the quick actions of our firefighters and the support of our partners at Joint Animal Services, the cats were safely rescued and taken into their care for rehabilitation and recovery,” West Thurston Fire said in a social media post.
A few of the rescued cats are still healing in foster care, but Joint Animal Services announced Wednesday that two were ready for adoption.
Cinder, the 3-year-old male tabby, is described by Joint Animal Services as “sweet, friendly, and very chatty.”
Cinder “loves having his people nearby,” and is very affectionate once he feels safe, though he “may need a little patience before he feels brave enough to explore.”
As he is still working on his litter box habits, Joint Animal Services is seeking “a patient adopter who can help him build good routines.”
Hot Stuff, the 2-year-old male tabby, is described as a handsome boy “with a big heart and a name to match.”
He arrived underweight and itchy from flea allergies, but he's now gaining weight and healing well, Joint Animal Services said.
“After all he's been through, he's still sweet, trusting, and full of personality,” said Joint Animal Services.
For more information on Cinder and Hot Stuff, and other pets available for adoption through Joint Animal Services, visit https://jointanimalservices.org/ or call 360-352-2510.
