The School of Veterinary Medicine is reuniting some pets brought to campus after the Camp Fire with their owners.
Laci Ping and her husband, Curtis Mullins, adopted Mayson just two weeks ago. The tabby slipped through a carrier when an explosion startled him during the Camp Fire evacuation.
Mayson was among the first group of cats — 23 in all — to be delivered to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Monday (Nov. 12). He was then featured in a Facebook album of photos that has been shared more than 60,000 times.
Twitter video: Ping sees Mayson for the first time
UC Davis Dateline: Good news out of @ucdavisvetmed — Mayson, one of the first cats brought here from the #CampFire — has been reunited with his owners, Laci Ping and Curtis Mullins! He's staying here for another week while burns on his paws heal.
Ping traveled to UC Davis to identify her cat, who has to stay another week while burns on all four paws heal. In the meantime, he’s getting microchipped, neutered and vaccinated.
“He’s all taken care of,” she said. “I have nothing to worry about.”
Ping said Mayson is the sole bright spot during a very stressful time.
“The one good thing in our lives at the moment is him.”
Ping's sister, Corina Bell Laney, shared a video of the reunion to Facebook.
"I know it's a tough time but miracles do happen so don't give up on your fur babies and know they're waiting for you to come and rescue them," she said.
Facebook: Two more reunions
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: We had two reunions today!!! Seems like a miracle when this happens. Not many dry eyes :) These cats are part of the family and when you've lost everything else, that's all that really matters. Please keep these cats in your positive thoughts as they still have more recovery ahead before they can go home. We've been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people who have donated to cover the expenses of caring for these cats. Thank you!!