When a total lunar eclipse occurred on January 20, Officer Matt Froiseth of the Platteville, Wisconsin Police Department stopped alongside Highway 151 to check it out. As he admired the blood moon, he heard a kitten meowing from the direction of a nearby ditch, which was covered in three feet of snow.
After digging the kitten out of the snow, Officer Froiseth brought the little guy into his squad car and warmed him up. They became fast friends – the kitten welcomed the officer’s helping hand and curled right up with him to take a nap.
Shortly after the kitten was rescued, he was taken to the Platteville Veterinary Clinic. The Platteville Police Department posted about the adorable rescue on their Facebook page, and included information about how to claim the kitten.
But Officer Froiseth had become inseparable with his new buddy and couldn’t bear to part ways. He decided to give the kitten a much-needed “furrever” home – something his colleagues, who noticed their bond, were hoping for.
The kitten was named Donut and taken home to his new family. According to a recent update, Donut is becoming comfortable with his surroundings, despite the typical ups and downs that are expected with any new family member!
While stories like this remind us that looking out for the safety and well-being of animals is part of every police officer’s duty to their community, news of an officer adopting an animal they rescued is a heartwarming bonus!
THANK YOU. LONG LIVE YOU & YOUR RESCUED CAT! I have 4 pets…all rescues. They are so loving!
Lucky little fella. And thank God for the kind officer Matt who rescued, and then adopted him. I hope he calls him “Moon” as he was admiring the blood moon when he heard the cries.
I have a friend with a cat named Moon.. I told her that’s fitting since you try to pet them and they just walk away “mooning” you the whole time. (-: it’s ok tho, we have 18 little moons running around here. couldn’t live without a purr in the house!
I knew there were loving and kind-hearted officers out there who care about animal wellbeing. Many heartfelt thanks to you, Officer Froiseth, for your compassion in rescuing and giving that kitten a forever home. You are truly remarkable.
Very heart-warming to read.
I just can’t decide which one is cuter!!! (-:
love them both!
Thank you, Officer!
you are awesome!!
♥♥♥♥♥ I love the fact that a cop named his kitty “Donut”. He should get another and name him/her “Coffee”.
excellent idea.. and then another named Cookie and then another named Hot Chocolate and another named Cupcake. and another named Fudge. (-:
how about one named Purr Muffin? (-:
This information on these dead animals means a lot to me.
I wish there were more people like officer Froiseth in this world.
THANK YOU Officer, for your kindness !!
Thank you Officer Matt for rescuing and adopting Donut.
Thank you for your kindness. Best wishes for a lifetime of wonderful memories with Donut!
You are a “good person”!
Thanku Officer Matt Froiseth for adopting Donut. 🐱🐈🐾
Well done Officer Froiseth.
I love it when a man can be man enough to care about a kitten.. I love hearing these stories but they also hurt my heart because there are so many who weren’t heard and weren’t saved. I hate how cruel, cold and heartless this world can be.
It is lovely to hear of kindness.
A hero ❗️Love the name, too ❗️
YOU’RE WONDERFUL, Officer Froiseth — THANK YOU for rescuing kitty-Donut — cats & dogs desperately NEED loving homes where they can be properly cared for, and YOU stepped up to the plate — again, THANK YOU.
Officer Matt Froiseth is a true hero. And Donut was rescued by the best person ever – his new human <3
TY Officer Froiseth, for taking the time to rescue this tiny life <3
This makes my heart happy