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Updated · The Dodo · Jun 12Kentucky Woman Rescues 1 Tiny Kitten From Bridge, Adopts It Into 6-Cat Home
3 articles · Updated · The Dodo · Jun 12Summary
- A tiny black kitten later named Kirby was found huddled on a Kentucky bridge, where a passing driver pulled over, ran back and carried her to safety.
- Kirby hissed at first and looked frightened, but the woman had a pet carrier in her car and took the kitten home for a checkup.
- The kitten appeared unusually clean, with no visible mites or fleas, leading the rescuer to suspect Kirby had been dumped there recently.
- Already caring for 6 cats and another kitten rescued last month, the woman decided to keep Kirby, who later bonded with the newer kitten.
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Why are so many kittens abandoned on roads, even as Kentucky's animal shelters show significant signs of improvement? Is adding an eighth cat to a household a true rescue, or does it introduce unforeseen welfare risks for the other pets? As the no-kill movement grows, what are the hidden burdens it might place on other shelters and less adoptable animals?