06/01/2026
Scarlett, a stray mother cat from Brooklyn, New York, became famous around the world in 1996 after risking her life to save her kittens from a burning garage.
As firefighters watched, the badly injured cat repeatedly ran back into the flames, carrying her kittens out one by one until all five were safe.
The fire left Scarlett with severe burns on her face, ears, and paws, and her eyes were damaged from the intense heat and smoke.
Despite her injuries, witnesses said she kept checking each kitten with her nose after every rescue attempt, making sure they were still alive before finally collapsing from exhaustion.
Scarlett later recovered with veterinary care and was adopted into a loving home along with her kittens.