Arkansas Firefighters Can’t Believe Who Was Stuck Inside An ATM
Kittens, those little bundles of fluff, are known for being playful, clumsy, and not always the most careful explorers.
That’s why they sometimes end up in the strangest and most unexpected spots – just like this little one. This adventurous kitten somehow managed to get trapped inside an ATM, of all places.
Luckily, a team of brave firefighters stepped in to save the day, rescuing the tiny wanderer and giving it a second chance at life.
This unusual rescue story unfolded in Arkansas when someone reached out to the Fort Smith Fire Department about the kitten trapped inside the ATM in front of the local Regions Bank.
No one really knows how this tiny kitten managed to get trapped inside an ATM, and that part of the story may remain a mystery. What is certain, though, is that the rescue completely changed the course of its life.
After a safe rescue, the kitten was taken to the Fort Smith Animal Haven shelter in Arkansas, where it was bestowed with the name “Cash.”
The surprising nature of this rescue left everyone amazed, including Ashley Deane, a vet tech at the Fort Smith Animal Haven, who expressed her astonishment, saying:
“This is actually my first experience with a cat getting stuck in an ATM. You know, I never thought that somebody would be able to go up and make a withdrawal and get a cat out instead of some cash, so now we have both.”
When the kitten, later named Cash, arrived at the shelter, he was given a full check-up that showed he was underweight.
Thankfully, no other health problems were found, which meant he could bounce back quickly – especially once he got a steady supply of food.
Cash turned out to be quite the foodie with a bit of a feisty personality. As Ashley explained:
“He’s a little spicy just ‘cause he’s scared, which is typical, and it’s gonna happen. Generally, after a couple of days with our handlers caring for them, they become less spicy and just a little bit mild so they can come a little bit more workable.”
Just as Ashley had anticipated, Cash slowly began to change day by day, growing sweeter and more affectionate, and showing just how much he loved to cuddle.
Alexis Bloom, a cat and kennel tech at the shelter, described Cash’s transformation:
“Once you pick him up, he’s just a big purr box, that’s all, he’s just a huge purr box, he’s the sweetest little baby.”
Cash remained at the shelter for a while, soaking up the care and affection he had been missing. In time, his luck turned around completely when he finally found his forever home.
Today, Cash is surrounded by love and happiness in the home of Dr. Sills and his family, where he will hopefully be treasured and adored for all the days to come.
