Smokey, the kitten, jumped on a fire truck during a large fire and was discovered at the fire station the next day. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters were surprised to find a soot-covered kitten at their station, unaware that the little one had hitched a ride on a fire truck to ensure his safety.
The prior day, FDNY firefighters responded to a massive warehouse fire in Red Hook (Brooklyn, NY). “They believe the kitten climbed into one of the rigs and made it back to the station,” shared Little Wanderers NYC with Love Meow.
“He was discovered the next day after his brush with mischief. What a brave kitten.”
Initially named Salty, the kitten was very scared and covered in dirt after the ordeal. The firefighter who found him tried to calm him down with gentle pets and snuggles.
Realizing that the kitten needed help, the station reached out to local animal rescues, and Little Wanderers NYC stepped up to assist. The kitten was taken to a veterinary hospital to be checked for burns and smoke inhalation. After a thorough exam, he was given a clean bill of health and fully vetted.
Around that time, the family of the firefighter who found the little stowaway started sharing about the kitten on social media. Rosemarie, a family friend, came across photos of him and was instantly smitten.
No one came forward to claim the kitten, and after seeing several posts about him, Rosemarie reached out and said, “I will take him.”
The kitten was renamed Smokey and moved into his new home. He was welcomed by the whole family and immediately fell in love with Rosemarie’s son, Michael.
“He’s still skittish but seems to love my 15-year-old and likes to be held and cuddled,” Rosemarie shared. Slowly but surely, Smokey started warming up to the rest of the family.
“And to make it even sweeter, his new owner, Michael, was also adopted,” Little Wanderers NYC shared. “It’s a tale of two souls that found each other through tragedy and made a new family.”
On the first day home, Smokey curled up on Michael’s lap and felt content and at ease. He would snuggle in Michael’s arms whenever he needed some extra TLC.
Smokey is adjusting very well in his forever home and eating like a champ. He has grown to really enjoy lap time with his people. The former stray made his way into a fire truck on that fateful day. Now, he will never have to spend another day outside and has a wonderful family that adores him to bits.
