BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A cat has been reunited with his family after he went missing during a house fire in Buffalo on New Year's Day.
Max went missing after a fire erupted in his home on Clio Avenue, which killed 34-year-old mother, Seham Haj.
After continued searches for Max in the neighborhood, the family returned to the house with a fire marshal and found him inside a closet in the home.
According to the family, he had abrasions on his paws, shallow breathing and was a little shaken.
Max was rushed to Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center for treatment and was released Monday night.
"Max is terrified and hanging out in the closet but he is doing well", Fayza Griffin told 7 News Monday night after he was brought home from the vet.
The nonprofit, Sherlock Bones Lost 'N Hound Dog Recovery made a post for the family to collect donations for his hospital bills.
Max is now reunited with Seham's 10-year-old daughter, Malyah.
Donations can be sent via Venmo to @Emily-Haj or Cash App to $EmilyHaj.
A GoFundMe was also set up to support Malyah which you can find here.
After the fire, we spoke to Seham Haj's sister Fayza Griffin who said in part, "We're keeping her memory alive." You can watch our previous story below and read more here.
