With the help of some friends, a tiny two-month-old kitten just pulled off an escape worthy of a Las Vegas magic act. Named Houdini by the Helen Woodward Animal Center staff, the little feline was discovered trapped in the walls of a Lancaster, Calif., home. Now, thanks to a homeowner unafraid of breaking through some walls, and the dedication of a passionate 16-year-old, Houdini has made it to Helen Woodward Animal Center and is on her way to pulling off the best trick of her life – finding a forever home.
Alejandra Martinez received a desperate call in mid-November. At only 16 years old, Martinez is the Simi Valley feral cat expert. She requested and received her first live trap at the age of 10 when she made the honor roll. By 2017, she had founded a TNR (Trap, Neuter Release) program. Nicknamed Kat because of her earnest dedication to the feral cat population, her group distributes feral cat information, assists with TNR, fosters kittens, and helps find homes for those kittens.