Deputy Saves Kitten Caught in Traffic

Protecting and serving doesn’t just extend to people. In Sarasota County, that oath also includes animals.

Sarasota County Deputy Pufnock proved that Wednesday when she went out of her way to rescue a kitten she saw dodging traffic near Webber Street and Beneva Road, the sheriff’s office Facebook page said.

Pufnock was able to catch the kitten before it got hurt. The critter was turned over to Sarasota Animal Services for safekeeping.

Pufnock isn’t the only Florida police officer to have a unique brush with a critter in recent months. Earlier this week, a Tampa Police officer had a close encounter with a manatee while rescuing a dog trapped in the Hillsborough River. Sarasota police also took time out to rescue a baby duck not too long ago. On Wednesday, a Putnam County Sheriff’s deputy had a chat with a goat who decided to perch on his cruiser.

See Also:

• Manatee Comforts Pooch Stranded in River
• Police Officer Rescues Dog Trapped in River
• Sarasota Police Save Baby Duck
• Goat ‘Charged with Disorderly Intoxication’

Photo Credit: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page

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