After heavy rainfalls and severe thunderstorms, many abandoned animals face a grim fate due to the lack of safe shelter.
Such was the destiny of this 4-month-old kitten, who somehow ended up on the bottom of a deep storm drain. Fortunately, his desperate cries didn’t go unheard.
One afternoon, after a severe thunderstorm, as people began to emerge from their homes, they heard heart-wrenching cries coming from the bottom of a storm drain.
Realizing someone was trapped inside and in need of urgent help, they didn’t waste time in reacting.
The concerned citizens quickly contacted an animal rescue organization and the fire department, who teamed up to save the kitten before the impending rain could flood the drain.
The dedicated rescuers worked tirelessly to save the little kitten’s life. But, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t catch the kitten with traps. Their only option was to enter the pipe themselves.
Dave Gomez, a firefighter and paramedic, volunteered to go down the pipe and coax the kitten out. Armed with a can of cat food, Gomez tried luring the frightened kitten from the pipe’s opening, but the little feline refused to move.
Determined not to give up, Gomez kept encouraging the poor kitten until he finally came out. As soon as the kitten emerged, Gomez managed to catch him with his hands.
Just as he thought the mission was over, the tiny feline bolted toward the food Gomez had placed down earlier. Before he could even take a bite, Gomez quickly caught him again and successfully pulled him out of the storm drain.
After bringing the kitten to safety, the rescue teams gathered around to celebrate. A few moments later, the skies opened once again, and the rescuers breathed a sigh of relief, knowing they had saved the kitten just in time.
The kitten was immediately taken to an animal clinic, where the medical staff examined him and provided professional care. Aside from being extremely hungry, the kitten was in good health and ready for the next chapter of his life.
The medical staff came up with a perfect name for this little fighter – Dave. Can you guess why? Seminole County Animal Services shared in an interview:
“He’s now named Dave, after the firefighter, paramedic, Dave Gomez, who rescued him.”
What surprised everyone next was how quickly Dave found his perfect match. After spending just eight days at the shelter, Dave was adopted by a loving family, who renamed him Apollo.
Now, Apollo is thriving in his new life, surrounded by love and care. He’s enjoying his second chance at life, especially when he gets to watch the rain from the safety of his loving home.
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