Sanitation Workers Shocked After Finding A Cat In A Garbage Bag While On Duty
Montero, the sanitation worker with over 18 years of experience, was in absolute shock and couldn’t believe it:
“Who would do this? Putting a cat in a bag… There are so many different outlets to help a cat have a better life than to put it in a bag, tie it up, and tape around the top. I can’t help but think it was intentional,”
With the help of his colleague John Kase, he opened the bag and discovered a terrified little kitten. They then proceeded to check the other bags but couldn't find any other cats. The kitten had a piece of gunk in its eyes, which the worker removed, and then he held the kitten against his chest for warmth and comfort.
The workers decided to give him a name, and after debating between Rusty and Hopper, they ultimately chose Hopper, which is what the back of a garbage truck is called, and that's where he was discovered and saved.
The workers had to carry on with their duties, so they called their supervisor to get him some help. Hopper was estimated to be 10 weeks old when he was brought to the vet, and he unfortunately ended up having eye and upper respiratory infections.
Hopper later found a foster home after spending some time at Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue. As a parting gift, Montero and Kase bought some supplies and a cat bed.
Denise Hock, founder of Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue, commented on the whole situation:
“People are just disgusting,” Hock said. “What would go through someone’s mind to tie a cat in a bag and kill it? If you don’t want it, call someone. Take it to a precinct. There are so many shelters. It makes no sense why someone would do something so horrible.”
Hopper's health is now stable; he's waiting for his new home while recovering.
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