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Frozen to a storm drain grate, Kitten in Millbrook rescued by First Responders this morning

“Chrissy” is resting comfortably and recovering from a horrific night of being frozen to a storm drain grate in Millbrook. It appears she has a new home waiting for her.

BY SARAH STEPHENS

ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS

This morning a kitten was found at the Pines Golf Course in Millbrook, frozen to and hanging from a storm drain grate.

Arriving to help were James Shrader with Millbrook Fire Department, Lt. Matt Henson and Officer Matt Spradley with the Millbrook Police Department.

Using warm water, the first responders were able to free the kitten’s paws and tail from the ice without further injury.

Officer Spradley wrapped her in a poncho liner and brought her to our house for my veterinarian husband to check out. She was warmed up and loved, as my husband Mel completed the thawing out of her paws. She is meowing, and safe at our house.

I have named her Chrissy, as she was saved on Christmas Eve.

I put the word out on my personal Facebook and within minutes the offers to give her a home were flowing! At this time, I believe she has been claimed.

So far, she seems very calm, but she is still recovering, of course. Mel will monitor her progress. She may require veterinary care on one or both paws in the future. But it is a miracle she survived the night.

Thank you to whoever called to let the first responders know of the kitten trapped. Thank you to the MFD and MPD for saving her!

Chalk this up to a Christmas miracle. And a GREAT reminder, PLEASE bring in your pets with this brutal weather.