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A routine garbage pickup turned into a life-saving mission when a waste management crew discovered a tiny stowaway in a trash bag.
As the workers went about their route, something unexpected happened. One of them noticed movement inside a bag, just before it was set to be tossed into the compactor.
Curious and concerned, he opened it up—and there, staring back at him, was a tiny gray kitten, frightened and unsure of what was happening.
The little one was shy but unharmed, and while it’s unclear how he ended up in the bag, it’s believed he may have climbed in himself, looking for warmth or food.
The automatic dumping system for trash cans wouldn’t have allowed a bag like this to be emptied into the truck, meaning it had to be handled directly by the crew. Fate was definitely on his side.
The kitten was quickly handed over to a local rescue, where he is now receiving the care and attention he needs.
Though he’s still a bit wary of his new surroundings, he’s expected to warm up with time and love.
His rescuer has no doubt that when he’s ready, there will be a long line of people hoping to adopt him.
But no matter where he ends up, one thing is certain—he found the right people at the right time, and they made sure his story didn’t end inside that trash bag.
For now, he’s safe, loved, and on his way to a much brighter future.
