Carilion Police find 6-week-old kitten in paper bag in dumpster

Carilion police save kitten from dumpster (Credit: Angels of Assisi) (WSLS)

ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital staff came to a kitten’s rescue on Monday morning.

We’re told a worker heard a concerning sound coming from the dumpster and called Carilion Police to investigate.

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When the officer got to the area and checked the dumpster, he found a paper Kroger bag with a six-week-old kitten inside, according to Angels of Assisi.

Shelter staff said the kitten is named Toby.

Now that Toby has received vet care, he’s living in a loving foster home until he’s old enough to go up for adoption.

You can see adoptable pets at the Angels of Assisi by clicking here.


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