Saturday September 12, 2009, 11:12 pm
Firefighters Save Kitten Wedged In Wheel
Channel 4 Assignment Editor Adopts Kitten

POSTED: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
UPDATED: 6:14 am EDT September 10, 2009

A kitten that found herself in a very tight spot now has much more room to breathe in her new home.

Jacksonville firefighters found the cat trapped in a car at headquarters and were able to pull her out.

It's an animal rescue story that's close to home for some at Channel 4.

At the start of the workday, a member of the Jacksonville Fire Department had an unusual sighting -- a kitten wedged in the wheel of a car.

"One of our inspectors was returning to headquarters," said Tom Francis, of the Jacksonville Fire Department. "When he arrived, he heard a loud meowing sound."

The firefighter enlisted the help of his colleagues, and they sprang into action.

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Sunday September 13, 2009, 12:10 am
TY Rafael for this story.

Sunday September 13, 2009, 2:55 am
I'm glad the kitten's safe and has found a home. Thanks for the great news!

Sunday September 13, 2009, 7:18 am
I love happy endings. Thank you Raffi.

Sunday September 13, 2009, 8:34 am
Wuuuunnnnderful, so pleased that these fireman found her in time... Love happy endings like this

Sunday September 13, 2009, 6:49 pm
Firefighters Rock! Let's hear it for all the public employees who work hard to keep us safe, rescue us, and generally make the world a better place (for kitties too!)!

Sunday September 13, 2009, 8:14 pm
Kudos to these wonderful courageous heroes. It does my heart good to learn of such compassionate people.

Monday September 14, 2009, 1:47 am
I do love a happy story amongst all those tales of doom and gloom. Don't forget to support your local firefighters when they next ask for your help with the many charity events they get involved in!

Monday September 14, 2009, 3:52 am
Our firefighters are wonderful. This is a beautiful little story...
Thanks Raffi

Monday September 14, 2009, 8:55 am
Thanks Raf!