A six-month-old kitten named Poppy has miraculously survived after getting trapped in her family’s washing machine for a half-hour.
It was a typical Friday night at the Burr household in Tasmania, Australia. Kim Burr was in between loads of laundry as the rest of the family readied for bed. A short while later, they realized that Poppy was missing.
The Burrs embarked on a search mission to find the kitten. In an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Kim Burr described their efforts: “We got the biscuits out, looked through all the cupboards — we went all over the house, but we couldn’t find her.”
When the washer completed its cycle, Ms. Burr went to remove the clothes and discovered Poppy inside the machine. The kitten was barely conscious and dripping wet. Ms. Burr believes that Poppy may have snuck into the machine while she was loading it.
Poppy was rushed to the Animal Medical Centre. She was diagnosed with a severe concussion by Dr. Tim Laws, who has been a veterinarian for 32 years. The kitten also had a below-normal body temperature, water in her lungs, and head injuries. Luckily, she had no broken bones, fractures, or other long-term injuries.
“It’s quite amazing that she’s survived it and that she didn’t drown,” Laws explained. “I’ve seen some unusual things in my time, but I’ve never seen a cat do this before.”
Poppy was sent home after two days of IV fluid treatment.
Cats are inherently curious creatures and well-known for hiding inside washing machines and dryers — and although Poppy survived her experience, many cats are not as fortunate. If you have a cat or kitten at home, please be mindful to check your appliances before using them.
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Please try and destroy the humans who are sadistic to animals. They do not deserve a place in society xxx
Yes, always be mindful and take extra care.
I am happy Poppy is all right !
The author of article is correct in stating that more tragic ends befall other kittens. This kitten’s family should know better and I am concerned for her welfare. At least they did search for the kitten, but the search should have started before using the washer. The dryer cycle would have been disastrous.
How could this family be so careless don’t they realize that kittens are just like little kids they get into everything & anything. This should be a lesson for all check out your W & D b4 you know use it. Next time they’ll be tossing poor little Poppy on the Barbie!!
Soap poison the cat? Very sad to hear this. God bless the cat!
Poppy, I am so happy you are all right ! Please check your washers and dyers before shutting the doors.
Clueless idiot should have checked the machine first. Hopefully Poppy never has to go through such a traumatic, near-death experience like this in the future. Next time he probably wouldn’t be so lucky.
When you have animals you need to be aware ALL THE TIME.
The angels were watching out for sweet Poppy. May she continue to recover.
Very happy Poppy survived this horrible accident. It’s truly a miracle..30 minutes in a washing machine? All that water, detergent, banging around? Wow. I’m going to refrain from saying what I really want to say about this woman/family. I’m also shocked that Poppy sustained ALL of those injuries listed (severe concussion, head injuries, etc etc), yet only received IV fluids..? and was sent home after only 2 days? Something seems off.
This reminds me when I was 14, my friend Carol’s mother was doing laundry. She was putting another load into the dryer and never looked. Her Persian Lily cat hopped in. You can guess the rest of this story.
It is a miracle Poppy lived. And I really hope the Burrs learned, AND let others know how quickly things can go wrong.
Cats are like having a perennial toddler in your home.
You have to toddler-proof everything, and expect the unexpected.
Feel better soon, Poppy <3
This proves that cats di indeed have 9 lives. What a lucky cat. I’ll bet Kim Bur rr checks the washer everytime now. 🐱🐈🐾💚💚💚💚
WOW…………………..this was a miracle that Poppy lived. She must have used 8 lives and I hope she recovers completely. I also hope that after this she stays out of the washer and her owners check the washer every time before they turn it on just in case she forgets.
That cat only has 8 lives now.
What a trauma it must have been for Poppy hopefully the Dunce family will always check the washer AND dryer next time they decide to do laundry something that should have come naturally to them.
What an amazing story with happy outcome!
I bet she looks inside the washer next time.