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C0RI0LANUS

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Thu Oct 24, 2024, 10:51 PM Oct 24

Family on Road Trip Hear Cry for Help -- Then Realize it's Coming from Engine

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 it’s Coming From the Engine - We Love Cats and Kittens

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Family on Road Trip Hear Cry for Help -- Then Realize it's Coming from Engine (Original Post) C0RI0LANUS Oct 24 OP
That happens Figarosmom Oct 24 #1
😻 Deuxcents Oct 24 #2
Turbo would have been perfect. Look at him sleeping on the books. Too much. C0RI0LANUS Oct 24 #3
happened to me once. cat wouldnt come out after 8 miles so I parked at home and put some food under the msongs Oct 24 #4
This is why we have one cat named, Miracle Bayard Oct 24 #5

msongs

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4. happened to me once. cat wouldnt come out after 8 miles so I parked at home and put some food under the
Thu Oct 24, 2024, 11:16 PM
Oct 24

engine and some water.. both food and cat were gone next morning

Bayard

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5. This is why we have one cat named, Miracle
Thu Oct 24, 2024, 11:47 PM
Oct 24

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.

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