OMG how terrible!! I'm a cat lover and lost my 10 to a house fire in December. I know all too well the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet to an unexpected tragedy, which this was for you and your mom. It has to be so terrible for you - I can't even imagine. At least mine I didn't see - firefighters brought them all out - 8 of them were under the couch, 2 possibly escaped/have never been found. I was over in the neighbor's yard so didn't know til the next morning. I hope you have some very supportive people nearby. My family hasn't been very supportive - just in the very beginning - and it's been so hard. It doesn't just go away after a few days. I'm still mourning/grieving my cats, as well as home and belongings. It feels never-ending. You can always pm me if you feel the need. I am here, and my heart goes out to you. I now have a new cat in our new home, and we have blinds with strings so always trying to watch, but like I learned with our fire, you can watch as much as possible, but things can still happen. I always tried to be really careful with heaters, matches, cords, stove, etc., and it didn't matter in the end. Take care of yourself. Prayers are with you.