South Metro Animal Rescue

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

On August 7th, 2024 around 18:35 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a animal rescue at 2036 S. Dayton St. to assist Arapahoe County Animal Control on scene with injured cat struck in a pipe. Engine 21 and Medic 21 arrived and assisted animal control with the rescue of a kitten that was stuck inside a drain and crews attempted multiple strategies, when they decided to use a quick attack line to push the kitten out of the drain. After successfully rescuing the kitten from the drain it was examined to have 2 broken legs and the kitten was safely taken cared for by Arapahoe County Animal Control.

Units on Scene: Engine 21 & Medic 21

Arapahoe County Animal Control

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard

Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Sheppard