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Two 10 year-old boys in a suburb of New York are being called local heroes after they came to the aid of a tiny kitten whose paws had become frozen to a metal sewer grate.
Jack Masciopinto and Mike Margolis were on their way to school in Marmaroneck, New York last week when they saw four black spots on a metal sewer grate. At first they thought the spots were mice, but as they walked closer the boys realized they were the paws of a small black kitten.
Frigid weather had caused the cat’s paws to become frozen solid to the sewer grid – the way a tongue sticks a freezing light post.
The boys took quick action to help the kitten, in a way that most other kids would. They called mom and dad for help.
Luckily Mike’s father Steven was home and he contacted the Department of Public Works.
Soon there were half-dozen workers on the scene. All of them agreed the kitten would have died if Jack and Mike hadn’t found her.
The DPW workers first used a crowbar to free the frozen metal grid.
“They had to hit it with a sledgehammer because it was frozen in the ground,” said mom Jenny Margolis. “When they picked up the grate, the cat came up too.”
A police officer at the rescue scene poured warm water over the kitten’s paws to release her from the sewer grate.
The kitten was transported to a local animal hospital where she received a thorough examination. Dr. Gina Antiaris DVM said the kitten is approximately 5 months old and had early signs of hypothermia.
The cat will be placed for adoption by Christmas, if her owner doesn’t step forward to claim her.
Read more: animal adoption, animal welfare, animals, kitten rescued, kittens
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+ add your ownthxs to the mothers to who raised these boys,and thx to boys.
I don't believe most kids would had done anything, and these two boys are unbelievable, they're such sweet kids and I hope they will stay the same when they grow older. This is wonderful thing to hear, when our children are like this. Makes me so happy.
That kitten was sure lucky you two boys came along. I think it's great that you care about animals. I'm sure the kitten loves you both for saving it. Keep up the good work.
What wonderful boys, if only all animals had boys like these to come to their rescue.
This is the best news I have heard in awhile and it makes me believe there are good people left on earth. Good job, you guys, you did the right thing! God bless you and the little kitty.
Those young lads should be commended for their act of kindness. That poor little kitten must be extremely grateful and now can look forward to find a kind and loving person to give it it's "forever" home. Thank goodness there are some kind and caring people in this world.
This story illustrates the fact that there really are more good people (of all ages) on this planet than bad ones. We need to hear more of this kind of story to keep the negative ones in check. Most people really DO care! Great job, boys!
Thanks for making my day boys, the world needs more people like you.
That was so very kind of Mike and Jack to save that kitten. As far as an owner goes-probably didn't have one. In my opinon- 50% of kids would have done something awful to the kitty, must be the parents taught the boys well when it comes to animals.
Bravo, Mike and Jack! You should be emulated by adults who treat animals less responsibly. May your tribe increase a millionfold! :)
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