From Stray to Squad: Kitten Rescued by Officer Finds a Forever Home at the Police Station

During a routine patrol last night, Officer Cardin made an unexpected discovery at the corner of Florida Avenue and Pine Street.
Curled up at the base of a lamppost was a tiny kitten, shivering and alone — a little bundle of fur in need of help.
Without hesitation, Officer Cardin gently scooped her up and brought her back to the station.

Once there, he fashioned a temporary bed out of a records box and safely placed her inside the station’s kennel.
It was early in the shift, and while the kitten was safe, her night was far from ordinary.
Enter Sgt. Wallace, who quickly noticed the kitten and felt an instant connection.
Unwilling to let her spend the night alone, he decided to keep her by his side during the rest of his shift.

The kitten seemed to embrace her new temporary role, quietly watching her partner work — until she eventually dozed off in his arms.
Despite sleeping on the job, the new recruit clearly won over Sgt. Wallace’s heart.
By the end of the night, a decision had been made: she wouldn’t be going back out into the streets.

Instead, she would be going home.
Sgt. Wallace officially adopted the kitten, now named Kelsey, and welcomed her into his family.
Station staff cheered the news, with many stopping by to meet their newest honorary team member.

Kelsey may have started the night as a stray, but by morning, she had a name, a partner, and a forever home.
Officers say she’s already boosted morale at the station and will always be part of the team.
Her rescue is a touching reminder of the compassion and humanity behind the badge.

Congratulations to Officer Kelsey and Sgt. Wallace — a perfect pair, proving love and loyalty can begin in the most unexpected places.