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Milk saucer wasn’t enough to lure kitten trapped in car. Then firefighters stepped in

A kitten trapped in a car was rescued after a note left on the car led to its rescue, Orange County fire officials said.
A kitten trapped in a car was rescued after a note left on the car led to its rescue, Orange County fire officials said. Orange County Fire Authority

When a saucer of milk just wasn’t enough to lure a kitten from a car in California, firefighters decided to take the car apart.

An Irvine resident noticed the kitten was stuck in their car after finding a note that read, “We hear a kitten meowing from your car,” Orange County Fire Authority said in a series of July 24 tweets.

Orange County Fire Authority

After the kitten wouldn’t be tempted by a sip of milk, the resident walked to a nearby fire station, officials said.

Firefighters then disassembled portions of the car to free the kitten from under it, according to officials.

Firefighters pulled a kitten from under a car when a milk saucer just wasn’t enough to temp the kitten.
Firefighters pulled a kitten from under a car when a milk saucer just wasn’t enough to temp the kitten. Orange County Fire Authority

Fire officials said Irvine Animal Services took over caring for the kitten.

The rescued kitten already has a new home.
The rescued kitten already has a new home. Orange County Fire Authority

“The kitten is doing well and has already been adopted,” officials said.

Irvine is about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

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This story was originally published July 25, 2023 at 10:18 AM with the headline "Milk saucer wasn’t enough to lure kitten trapped in car. Then firefighters stepped in."

Daniella Segura
McClatchy DC
Daniella Segura is a national real-time reporter with McClatchy. Previously, she’s worked as a multimedia journalist for weekly and daily newspapers in the Los Angeles area. Her work has been recognized by the California News Publishers Association. She is also an alumnus of the University of Southern California and UC Berkeley.
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