The kitten, appropriately called Cash, was a little scared and dehydrated,
but the rescuers say he's doing OK now.
Ft. Smith, Arkansas — The Fort Smith Fire Department responded to a call to
save a cat on Thursday, July 7. No, it's not a cat caught in a tree as you
would have assumed; instead, it's a kitten inside an ATM.
Everyone is unsure of exactly how or when the kitten entered the ATM, but
Alexis Bloom, a cat and kennel technician at Fort Smith Animal Haven, has
some theories.
Bloom replied, "I can't tell you how, but it's probably trying to get some
shade."
It's unusual to hear little meowing coming from a cash-handling device, but
that's exactly what happened at the Regions Bank in Fort Smith, at 8th and A
Streets.
Ashley Deane, a vet tech at Fort Smith Animal Haven, stated, "This is
really my first encounter with a cat being caught in an ATM." We now have
both because, "You know, I never believed that someone would be able to go
up and withdraw and get a cat out instead of some cash."
The kitten was brought to Fort Smith Animal Haven famished, thirsty, and
without a name.
What better moniker for a would-be cat thief than Cash for the gray
tabby?
Cash arrived to the shelter weighing just less than a pound. After chowing
down on some food and drink and taking a much-needed wash, the want tobe
heavyweight gave his new caregivers some attitude.
Deane remarked, "He's a bit peppery just because he's terrified, which is
usual and it's going to happen.
However, Cash has been settling in nicely and receiving all the T.L.C. he
needs to fully recuperate.
When our handlers have them for a few days, Deane explained, "they usually
get less spicy and just a little bit light so they may come a little bit
more manageable."
The treatment has already begun to pay off in a short period of time.
Bloom remarked, "Once you take him up, he's just a giant purr box, that's
all. He's the cutest little baby.
The first objective, according to Fort Smith Animal Haven, is to increase
Cash's weight before he can be adopted into his permanent family. After
that, they may start immunizing him and placing him in foster care. He will
be prepared to be adopted once he has had all of his shots and has had some
socialization.
However, the shelter has a number of animals available for adoption or
foster care.
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