Cat survived fire, is in good shape

YOUNGSTOWN — They’re calling him Smoky.

The black and white short-haired male cat was rescued after a deliberately set fire killed six members of the Crawford family at their Stewart Avenue home last Wednesday. Another cat taken from the property had to be euthanized.

Smoky — who kept going back into the house gutted by fire — was eventually caught in a trap borrowed from Diane Less at Angels for Animals. She said the cat reeked of smoke but was otherwise in pretty good shape and has since been neutered and received his shots.

If Crawford family members want to claim the cat they can call Less at (330) 502-5352. Those interested in adopting Smoky can also call Less.

If Smoky is not claimed or adopted by Friday, those interested in adopting the cat can see him at the Angels for Animals shelter from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Less said. The facility is at 4750 state Route 165 in Canfield.

For more, see Tuesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com