Missouri Woman Accidentally Hits A Cat With Her Car But Then Something Miraculous Happens

It seems like every day I come across an animal rescue story that tugs at my heart. I often find myself getting emotional as I read about the kindness and bravery of people who step in to help.

The good news is that there are so many caring individuals willing to go the extra mile for animals in need.

Because of them, we’ll always have touching rescue stories to remind us of the compassion that still exists in the world.

One of those stories comes from St. Louis, Missouri, where a courageous woman named Sara stepped in to save a cat who had endured a terrifying brush with not just one, but two cars.

On a cold, rainy morning, Sara was driving back to Illinois to spend time with her family. 

As she travelled along a quiet two-lane highway at about 60 miles per hour, a small white cat suddenly dashed out from beneath the car ahead, right into her path.

Sara had no time to react, and unfortunately, she ended up hitting the poor kitty with her car. As she recalled:

“I saw the fear in the cat’s eyes just before my car straddled her. I felt sick, but to make matters worse, there was yet another car immediately behind me that also passed over the cat.”

Sara didn’t think twice before pulling over to the side of the road. Glancing in her rearview mirror, she spotted the little white cat lying motionless in the middle of the highway.

Unsure whether her car or the one behind her had struck the cat, she knew she had to find out and quickly went to check.

Once she made sure the road was safe, Sara hurried over to the cat. The poor little cat was lying still, blood streaming from the top of her head. 

At first, Sara feared the worst and thought the only thing she could do was sit by her side to offer comfort in her final moments. 

But then, against all odds, the cat began to move. She slowly lifted herself up and wobbled unsteadily, proving she was still alive.

There was no way Sara could leave the cat behind. Determined to help, she gently wrapped the injured cat in her fleece jacket and placed her in the car. 

With her hometown veterinarian, who was also a close family friend, she set off on the 40-minute drive. Every mile felt heavy with worry, as she hoped the fragile cat would hold on long enough to reach help.

According to Sara, the vet wasn’t as optimistic as she had hoped. She recounted:

“The vet treated her and gave odds of a 50/50 chance of survival: she had a fractured skull and was dehydrated with near hypothermia.”

Sara held onto the hope and promised if the cat survived, she would adopt her and give her the name Noelle!

Against the odds, the little cat pulled through and made a full recovery without any lasting neurological problems. 

Staying true to her promise, Sara adopted her, becoming not only the cat’s rescuer but also her devoted cat mum. 

She named her Noelle, and today Noelle lives a safe, happy life – keeping well away from cars and busy roads.

Her story is a beautiful reminder of resilience, compassion, and the incredible kindness people are capable of. It also serves as a gentle nudge for all of us to stay alert when we’re behind the wheel.