PHOENIX — A six-week-old kitten is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from a storm drain, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) and Phoenix Fire Station 61.
According to an AHS release, emergency animal medical technicians and firefighters worked tirelessly to free the male kitten, believed to have been trapped underground for over a week. Initial attempts to extract the feline failed as the skittish kitten evaded capture. Rescuers ultimately succeeded by using a humane trap to safely lure him out.
Upon rescue, the kitten was transported to AHS’ trauma hospital, where veterinarians found him underweight, flea-infested, and suffering from gastrointestinal issues. After treatment, he was placed in a foster home to continue his recovery, where he is now flea-free, gaining weight, and learning to socialize.
AHS estimates the kitten will need several weeks of care before being cleared for adoption. However, he may already have a future home lined up—one of the firefighters involved in his rescue has expressed interest in adopting him.
This rescue highlights the critical work of AHS’ emergency responders, who assisted thousands of animals in need last year.
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