South Carolina Officer Takes Immediate Action After Finding A Furry Soul Stuck In A Car Engine
The core duty of every police officer is to serve and protect those who cannot protect themselves, and in many cases, that extends to animals as well. A courageous officer from Charleston, South Carolina, showed just that.
One sunny day, Officer Batiz received a call about a kitten trapped inside the engine of a Jeep. Without hesitation, he rushed to the scene.
Once there, he called in a fellow officer for backup, and together they carefully worked until the tiny black kitten was safely freed from her frightening ordeal.
Officer Batiz then searched that particular Charleston neighborhood for the kitty’s owner, but no one seemed to know where the kitten had come from or who she belonged to.
As night fell and his shift neared its end, Officer Batiz decided to bring her home for the evening, planning to take her to the shelter the following morning.
The next day, Officer Crosby picked her up from Batiz’s house and brought her to the nearest shelter, where she was scanned for a microchip.
When none was found, it became clear she was likely born on the streets. After a full exam and her vaccinations, she was ready to be listed for adoption.
But just as she had tucked herself into that Jeep engine, the little kitten found her way into Officer Crosby’s heart, and this time, she had no plans of leaving.
He decided to adopt her and name her Clover – probably because he knew she’d bring him luck.
Charleston Police Department shared a couple of photos of Officer Batiz and Clover on their Facebook page and wrote the following:
“Officer Batiz made a new friend! Last week, the team 2 Officer responded to a call about a kitten inside a Jeep engine. After securing the kitten, and not finding an owner, he put her in his police cruiser and offered to take her home for the night. The next day, another team 2 officer, Officer Crosby, took the kitten to the animal shelter, checked for a microchip, got all her shots, and adopted the kitten! He decided to name her Clover. We’re happy she was able to find a good home!”
People in the comment section praised the bravery and benevolence of both officers. One person wrote:
“Thank you officers for saving this beautiful baby and giving her a home.”
And another one said:
“Great job! These are the type of stories I’d like to see every day.”
And I couldn’t agree more!
I hope this touching story brought a smile to your face. Let it also serve as a gentle reminder to always check under your car hood before starting the engine, as our feline friends often crawl inside for warmth and safety.
Don’t forget to look around your tires too, since cats sometimes curl up there to stay dry and hidden.
And if you ever come across a cat in trouble and can’t manage the rescue yourself, reach out to your local police – they’ll always be ready to lend a helping hand.
