On January 10, Greenpoint Cats received an urgent report about a frightened kitten stranded on a busy highway, where passing vehicles posed a serious threat to her life.
Volunteers from Greenpoint Cats and PuppyKittyNYCity immediately rushed to help. They suspected the kitten had been hiding inside a car’s engine or wheel area before accidentally jumping out onto the dangerous highway.
With traffic speeding past, the little cat had nowhere to escape. Terrified, she remained pressed against the roadside, desperately trying to stay safe.
Soon, additional rescuers arrived carrying nets, carriers, and large sheets. NYPD officers also joined the effort, working alongside volunteers to prevent the kitten from falling into the traffic below.
She had reportedly been trapped in that frightening position for hours, with speeding vehicles nearby and a drop of more than 50 feet on the other side.
The team carefully planned a rescue. While one person approached the kitten, others positioned a large sheet underneath in case she slipped. Volunteers helped control traffic, creating a safer environment.
Officer Hernandez, who is also a cat owner, eventually managed to guide the frightened kitten into a carrier. About an hour after receiving the emergency message, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. The kitten was named Perry.
After arriving safely, Perry remained nervous around people. Alyssa, a foster volunteer with PuppyKittyNYCity, welcomed her into her home and prepared a comfortable space where she could recover.
Following a peaceful night’s sleep, Perry became noticeably calmer. She was still cautious, but delicious treats helped her begin trusting her foster mom.
Alyssa used gentle movements, soft words, and slow blinks to reassure her.
She gradually introduced petting with a backscratcher, keeping each session short and comfortable.
With patience and consistency, Perry started leaving her hiding spot more often. She slowly accepted chin scratches and began showing interest in toys and the other cats around her.
Sometimes she still hissed when feeling uncertain, but her progress was encouraging. She even started making adorable chirping sounds when other cats visited her.
Today, Perry is enjoying a safer indoor environment with friendly feline companions. Thanks to the people who refused to leave her behind, her terrifying highway experience has become the beginning of a much happier life.
