Fort McMurray reunites over 1,200 pets in wildfire aftermath

Over 1,200 cats, dogs and reptiles have been reunited with their owners in the aftermath of the wildfire inFort McMurray, according to the municipality.

"Fort McMurray is a very strong community and obviously their pets are family," said Jeffrey Simpkins, theanimal control supervisor for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

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Simpkins said the municipality rescued 1,229 animals in the aftermath of the fire.

The municipalityiswrapping up pet rescues andreunifications.on Thursday. Only three cats are left in its care. Staff have named the felines Chacha, Toothless and Bruce.

If the owners don't show up by July 14th,the municipality will put the catsup for adoption.

Anyone who recognizes the cats can call the animal control unit at 780-788-4200.