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The cat distribution system works in mysterious ways. On a road trip, the Wolford family reached its destination and heard a strange cry coming from within the car. They quickly exited the vehicle and popped the hood. To their sheer astonishment, a pair of wide, innocent eyes and a tiny, fluffy face met their gaze from underneath the engine.
Wedged snugly in the engine of their car was a tiny kitten. It appeared as though this little feline friend had been their silent passenger for the entire duration of their journey. The Wolford family couldn't believe their eyes.
Mary Wolford recounted the moment, saying, Everyone was shocked that he was alive. He rode probably 20 or 30 miles in there.
With great care and gentleness, they managed to free the kitten from their car, yet their relief was short-lived. As soon as he was in their arms, he executed a daring escape, leaping out and darting away.
The kitten, who they named Racoon, hid another car, but was safely extracted and cleaned up.
Eventually, the family dogs, including a large Great Dane, welcomed Racoon into their midst.
Raccoon's journey had taken a remarkable turn. When he had initially climbed into this caring family's car engine, he was in search of a temporary refuge. Little did he know that he was about to find a loving forever home.
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Family on a Road Trip Hear Cry For Help Then Realize its Coming From the Engine - We Love Cats and Kittens
Figarosmom
(2,612 posts)Quite a lit. But I would have named him Turbo
C0RI0LANUS
(1,303 posts)msongs
(70,170 posts)engine and some water.. both food and cat were gone next morning
Bayard
(24,145 posts)Little booger rode 30 miles to and fro under the husband's truck as a kitten. In the rain. I happened to be outside when he got home, and asked--is there a cat under the truck? Out pops his little golden face.