{"id":889816,"date":"2026-06-24T16:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/889816\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:29:14","slug":"good-samaritan-rescues-kitten-on-i-95-near-fuller-warren-bridge-gives-her-forever-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/889816\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Samaritan rescues kitten on I-95 near Fuller Warren Bridge, gives her forever home"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. <\/strong> \u2013 A hospital worker\u2019s routine commute took an unexpected turn when she spotted something unusual on the shoulder of Interstate 95 near Jacksonville\u2019s Fuller Warren Bridge \u2014 a tiny kitten, face down in a grate and barely moving.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Echeverria, who was driving to work at a local hospital, said she noticed what appeared to be a small, fluffy ball sitting on the highway shoulder about a mile and a half before her exit. She initially wasn\u2019t sure what she was seeing but said her conscience wouldn\u2019t let her keep going.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve heard stories of kittens ending up on the highway and my conscience wouldn\u2019t allow me to keep going without knowing if it was 1) a kitten and 2) if it was still alive,\u201d Echeverria said.<\/p>\n

She took her exit, turned around and merged back onto I-95 North, slowly scanning the shoulder until she confirmed what she had seen.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I got closer, I realized it really was a tiny kitten,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

A small kitten is recovering after being found alone on the highway. (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)A race against time<\/p>\n

She pulled over safely and approached the kitten, only to find the animal face down in a roadside grate and unresponsive. Using a nearby stick, she gently checked for movement before taking one final step to be sure.<\/p>\n

\u201cI carefully lifted her head, and suddenly, two little eyes were looking back at me,\u201d Echeverria said.<\/p>\n

She scooped up the kitten and found a quiet space for the tiny creature to recover. The kitten was exhausted, malnourished, heavily soiled and covered in fleas.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mom came to help with supplies, and together we were able to give her a much-needed bath and remove all of the fleas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Tipsy is enjoying her new life after being given a second chance. (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)From highway to forever home<\/p>\n

After food, rest and attentive care, the kitten\u2019s personality began to emerge. A few days later \u2014 and after some convincing of her husband \u2014 Echeverria said they decided the kitten was meant to join their family.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is doing amazing, and as she becomes more comfortable, her playful kitten personality is finally starting to come out,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The newest addition will be introduced to the family\u2019s two other cats, Whisky and Brandy. Keeping with the spirits-themed naming tradition and inspired by a small white tip on the kitten\u2019s tail, they named her Tipsy.<\/p>\n

\u201cHer story is a reminder that sometimes the smallest decisions can completely change a life,\u201d she said. \u201cI hope this encourages others to stop, when it is safe to do so, and help animals in need. You never know when a small act of kindness could be the difference between life and death for an animal who has nowhere else to turn.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cTipsy was given a second chance, and I\u2019m grateful I was able to be the person who stopped.\u201d<\/p>\n

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