Kicker: Landing on her feet

MYRNA BROWN, HOST: Katherine Kiefer thought she lost everything in January’s Palisades wildfire, including her cat Aggie. But two months later, the cat came back, skinnier but somehow still alive.

But maybe cats really do have 9 lives!

Kiefer’s daughter racked up a million likes on social media of their tearful reunion at the vet’s office.

VET: She’s such a sweetheart, the sweetest girl. I’ve been sitting with her all day.

KIEFER: Oh, you have?!

VET: I have. She’s the sweetest. You want to hold her?

KIEFER: I’m so happy to see you! Hi, baby!

VET: You take all the time you guys need.

KIEFER: Okay. Hey, Aggie! Hi, sweetie! Sweetest girl.

Aggie’s vet bills are piling up, but so are the donations. So they’re going to be alright.

Kiefer says she can’t wait to bring Aggie home today—and she has just one message: “Don’t underestimate cats.”

MARY REICHARD, HOST: Because clearly, they always land on their feet!

BROWN: It’s The World and Everything in It.

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