Firefighters Came To The Rescue Of Helpless Kittens

These firefighters used different creative ways to save the little ones.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• January 7, 2022

Every person can make a difference in the lives of animals. It can be as simple as avoiding products that use animal testing or consuming a humane diet.

You can also foster animals in your home. If you have the time and means, adopting a pet is also an option.

There are so many problems faced by animals. We hear heartbreaking stories of abandonment and neglect.

But with our cooperation, we can make the lives of animals better. Fortunately, we have volunteers and rescuers who instantly impact the lives of these creatures in a positive way.

Firefighters from Florida came to the aid of these poor tiny kittens who were in a dire situation. One of those heroes who jumped into action is Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's Elaine Owens.

It was a Saturday morning that day. A man drove to the local supermarket in Brandon, Florida.

After arriving, he got off his pickup and heard small cries from a kitten. The man was so surprised upon finding out that the little one was hiding in the middle of his vehicle's exterior floor and gas tank.

Fortunately, the kitty was unharmed during his drive to the grocery store. The photos of this rescue along with others were posted on Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's Facebook page.

The trapped kitten

Owens responded, and as you can see in the other pictures, she successfully crawled into the vehicle. The kitten was saved and did not sustain any injury.

The firefighter successfully rescued the 2-month-old cat.

With a smile on her face, she posed for a picture with the little one.

Owen's mom is proud of what her daughter did. Immediately after the rescue, a bystander asked if they could adopt the kitten.

A month before the incident above, firefighters from another team responded to a call.

It was about a 2-month-old kitten trapped below an underground storm drain. The caller mentioned that the poor little one was stuck in there for two days already.

Firefighters were not enough for this operation. That's why their team contacted Animal Control for help.

The crew of firefighters immediately started the rescue when they arrived at the scene. Acting Captain Jayson Lynn, the crew's leader, had to think out of the box to get the kitten out.

Lynn, together with the animal control team, devised a creative plan. According to him, the rescue needed to be a team effort.

They created a makeshift bridge, which consisted of a couple of household baseboards and a towel. The cat was already hungry.

So to entice the kitten, they added food at the top. Unfortunately, this method didn't work.

The rescuers went with plan B.

They used a low-pressure hose to lightly spray the drain, hoping that the cat would move to the net. Finally, it was a success.

They scooped up the little one with the net. Then they returned the cat to its owner.

Thanks to the firefighters, animal control team, and other people who helped, the rescue was a success.

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