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Feb 26, 2:26 AM EST

Black Cat Credited With Saving Owner

McKENZIE, N.D. (AP) -- Bernice McDowall says she never thought black cats
were unlucky. Now her own black cat, Joey, is her hero. McDowall, 87, said
she was taking a nap when Joey woke her up early Friday afternoon and
probably saved her life.

"He was having a fit, running around the bedroom," she said.

Then she saw smoke in the bedroom, got up and saw smoke coming from the
basement.

She and Joey got out safely.