Photo: Fort Smith Fire Department/Facebook
Firefighters in Fort Smith, Arkansas, conducted an unusual rescue operation when they saved a stray cat found inside an ATM.
On Thursday afternoon, the Fort Smith Fire Department responded to a Regions Bank location in the town to rescue a kitten found inside an ATM on the premises, according to5News Online.
Alexis Bloom, a cat and kennel tech at the shelter, told 5News that Cash was likely looking for shade when he made his way inside the ATM.
“But I can’t tell you how [he got inside the ATM],” Bloom added.
Fort Smith Fire Department/Facebook
Fort Smith Animal Haven veterinarian tech Ashley Deane said the incident was her first experience with a cat stuck in an ATM, according to 5News.
“You know, I never thought that somebody would be able to go up and make a withdrawal and get a cat out instead of some cash, so now we have both,” she told 5News.
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The Fort Smith Fire Department posted photos of the rescue onFacebookon Thursday afternoon. Based on the pictures, the ATM that Cash was stuck in appears to be in a drive-thru lane outside the bank itself.
“P-1, R-1 cat stuck in an ATM. Rescue was successful, and the cat was handed over to Animal Control,” the department captioned the post.
Though Deane said Cash initially appeared scared upon his arrival at Fort Smith Animal Haven, it appears the cat is adjusting quickly to his new environment/
“Generally, after a couple of days with our handlers caring for them, they become less spicy and just a little bit mild so they can come a little bit more workable,” Deane told 5News.
Fort Smith Animal Haven said that they must help Cash recuperate and gain some weight so he can receive vaccinations and be placed in a foster home, according to 5News. Cash will become available for adoption once he is fully vaccinated and has been socialized in foster care, the shelter said — adding that they have many otheranimals ready for adoptionfor those looking for a furry friend right now.
source: people.com
