A 13-year-old family cat named Lavern was found alive after surviving 16 days trapped beneath the debris of her family’s tornado-destroyed home in Joplin. 🏚️

When Terrla and J.E. Cruse returned to recover paperwork, they heard faint meowing coming from the wreckage — and discovered Lavern still alive. 💔🐱

She was dehydrated and underweight, but vets say she’s expected to fully recover. 🏥✨

❗ Sixteen days buried in rubble — and she survived.

A powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable spirit of animals. ❤️🐾

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