Astonishingly, a tiny kitten survived a 45-mile trip in the fender of a minivan. The driver, Eunika Brown, had no clue when she started the engine and drove off that she was carrying the tiny passenger.

This kitten survived a 45-mile trip while trapped in the fender well of a Virginia woman’s minivan. In this photo, the kitten anxiously waits before the service manager at Leete Tire & Auto in Petersburg, Va., extracted her. Petersburg (Va.) Animal Care and Control
Brown reports, “I had no idea she was there until going out to leave for lunch…”
Following the kitten’s discovery, it was soon freed from the vehicle by the manager of a tire shop and then swiftly adopted by Chuck Williams, a fellow employee.
Brown had driven from Capron, Va., to Petersburg, where the rescue ensued.
Warren Strum, the manager of Leete Tire & Auto’s services’, acted quickly and pulled the “scared but unharmed” kitten from the car.
“Miraculously this cat survived with no injuries,” say’s Animal Care and Control.
Williams, the tire shop worker, “adopted [the kitten] on the spot and is taking it to the vet,” according to Animal Care and Control, who since posted on Facebook that Chuck “is a long time cat lover, they bonded instantly!“
Animal Care and Control ended its post with the hashtag, “#APurrfectEnding” while Leete Tire & Auto posted, “Never a dull day!”
The relieved and astonished driver was thankful for the kitten’s wellbeing despite such a long journey trapped in the car and “is grateful that she didn’t get hurt, and also happy that she was able to find a good home…”
Brown adds, “You guys are awesome!”
To which the auto center replied:
“Kudos to you ma’am for acting quickly and calling the authorities before this sweet little girl was injured and thank you for trusting us with your vehicle too!”
Commendable responses from all linvolved! The hero of the day is Chuck Williams, for extending his love and home to this new and enchanting beauty in his life.
If I lived in Petersburg, I would have my car serviced at Leete Tire and Auto Center, knowing that good people who care work there.
How great – a new best friend bond is born.
Thank you to All involved!
Chuck Williams and kitten were ment to be together. They have exactly the same charming Smile and cute, friendly eyes !
What a great ending to something that good have turned out so differently.
I am so glad the little kitten was unharmed and adopted.
Is there anything more attractive than a man rescuing and holding an animal, especially a kitten?
It’s so nice to see a happy ending Thank God for nice people in the world
CHUCK WILLIAMS IS AN AWESOME GUY!! THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED RESCUE KITTY!!
BLESSINGS & MANY YEARS OF LOVING MEMORIES
Tell Chuck that I am very proud to see someone who loves cats as much as he does. I love cats and dogs as much as they were my children. I don’t trust many people. But animals and small children I do trust. Good Luck with your new addition. God Bless You.
What a wonderful outcome. I would have adopted her too. What a great guy.to care for her.
When you think what may have happened, my blood runs cold. What wonderful people there are around. She looks adorable as well
I wonder if Chuck is going to name this kitty Lucky, because she sure is.
Big thanks to everyone from the driver the the tire store people, to this sweetie’s new person <3
Omg that just makes my heart feel so good for all of the terrible shit that pple do its so amazing to see that their are beautiful people out there as well