California cat lands on his feet — as he poses in cap and gown after recovery from coyote attack

He’s ready to start his next eight lives.

An orange tabby cat who survived a brutal coyote attack last summer officially finished rabies quarantine this week — and donned an adorable cap and gown for a “graduation” party complete with cupcakes and games.

Kyle, a two-year-old orange feline, was ambushed by a coyote in July in Escondido — and only lived because a kind hearted person intervened and literally pried the cat from the wild canine’s jaws.

He wound up at the San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus for emergency care — and underwent a six-month rabies quarantine required by California law, according to staff there.

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Once the mandatory period ended, Humane Society staff threw a heartwarming celebration Wednesday to signal he was cleared for adoption.

The shindig was complete with a cat-sized cap and gown, cupcakes with his face on them, Kyle-themed trivia, and a crocheted Kyle doll as the grand prize.

“Kyle’s resilience has been remarkable,” the organization’s Associate Director of Guest Relations and Animal Placement, Rebecca Smith, said.

“From learning to play with enrichment toys, to enjoying window time and treats, he’s shown us he’s a fighter. His caretaker, Dani, has been instrumental in his recovery and has become his biggest advocate.”

The extended isolation period was intended to curb the spread of the disease — but as shelter staff discovered, Kyle wasn’t going to let it slow him down.

Instead of spending months locked in a tiny kennel, Kyle had a spacious enclosure inside staff office with a devoted troupe of companions in the form of trained, vaccinated caretakers.

According to staff, Kyle was a social chatterbox who loudly let everyone know when it was time for treats. He also mastered tricks like sitting and offering his paw.