SAN ANTONIO – A tiny kitten was rescued, all thanks to a caring neighbor, and two city agencies came together.
According to a post on Facebook from San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS), a neighbor heard the trapped kitten’s cries from deep inside a storm drain.
The neighbor tried everything they could to help, even placing a branch into the hole for the kitten to climb out. But despite their best efforts, the kitten was stuck.
When ACS officers arrived at the scene, they got to work to save the cat, but quickly stumbled upon a major obstacle.
“Our officers rushed to the scene, and when it became clear that the drain cover wouldn’t budge, they called in the big helpers: San Antonio Public Works,” said ACS.
Workers with public works got to the scene and jumped into action, using a torch to cut the bolts off the heavy metal cover.
Once the cover was off, ACS Cpl. Foster was able to climb down into the drain and safely bring the kitten to safety.
The kitten, named J-Rad, in honor of the team that worked to save him, has been transferred to the care of San Antonio Pets Alive.
Anyone who finds an animal in distress is asked to call San Antonio ACS at 3-1-1 or visit saacs.info/311