25 cats rescued from earthquake and explosion-damaged Japanese mall.

Twenty-five cats were rescued unharmed from a shopping mall explosion following a deadly earthquake in Kumamoto, sparking online relief.

Big news! In the wake of a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, **25 cats trapped in a shopping mall** have been rescued. They were chilling in Cat Cafe Moff when disaster struck—an explosion shook the building as employees rushed to get them out. Thankfully, nobody was harmed, even as the tragedy claimed the lives of at least 35 people.

After a nail-biting rescue operation, the cats made their way to Hiroshima, where they received some much-needed TLC. While folks on social media celebrated their safe return, the situation stirred up mixed feelings—some argue that human lives should take precedence, while others emphasize that **both human and cat lives are precious**. Now, the hope is that these furry friends find loving homes instead of going back to the cat cafe.

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