12/23/2025
Yesterday, Alberta Animal Services received a call regarding a delivery driver who discovered a cat lying in the middle of the roadway at 67 Street and Taylor Drive in Red Deer. The kitten appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. After witnessing several cars drive over him, the driver made the decision to stop, safely move the cat out of traffic, and place him on the sidewalk.
The kitten was frozen, but still alive.
Because the driver was on a tight delivery schedule, his spouse immediately called AAS while we dispatched multiple officers to the area to search for the cat. Wanting to ensure help arrived, the driver returned to the location where he had left the kitten and found him still exactly where he had been placed. He met with our officers, who immediately transported the approximately 5-month-old kitten to the veterinarian.
It appears the kitten may have fallen from an engine compartment. He was actually frozen to the roadway, and when he was lifted, one of his nails was torn out. Despite everything he endured, he is doing okay. Out of an abundance of caution, he was transferred last night to our friends at Whisker Rescue, along with his antibiotics, where he will receive continuous monitoring for any “just in case” concerns that come with finding an animal in this condition.
This kitten would not have survived in the middle of a busy roadway without the compassion and quick thinking of Chris, with help from Brittany via phone.
Thank you for stopping.
Thank you for getting him out of harm’s way.
Thank you for calling us immediately so we could help.
Because of this act of kindness, this little one is now safe, warm, and on the mend.
Important Reminder:
As temperatures drop, cats and kittens will often climb into engine compartments and wheel wells to seek warmth and shelter from the elements. Please remember to tap your hood and check around your vehicle before driving, especially during cold weather.
If you see an injured animal on the roadway and it is safe to stop, please do so. If you contact Alberta Animal Services, providing a detailed location, nearby landmarks, or a dropped pin helps us respond as quickly as possible.
Alberta Animal Services Phone Number:
403-347-2388
Please note: Officers are only on call from
5:00pm to 9:00pm for emergencies.
Calls during this time will reach our voicemail, please leave a detailed message with a call back number.
If you find an injured animal in the City of Red Deer after hours, please transport them directly to an animal emergency hospital at 7644 50 Avenue. Their phone number is 403-347-2676.
If you’d like to help support this kittens new journey, donations to Whisker Rescue are appreciated: [email protected]
