'This teeny tiny guy was dodging traffic': Driver spots kitten running in traffic, pulls over for a rescue, and takes home cat #5

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Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor
Jun 4, 2025 4:00 PM EDT

From the fast lane to the feline lane, meet Dodge, the tiniest traffic-dodging furball with a heart-melting meow and motor oil perfume. This whiskered warrior was spotted in the middle of a busy intersection, curled up in fear with cars whizzing by. His rescuer didn't paws for a second. Hazards on, door open, and scooped him up like a true meowtorist hero. Covered in grime and oozing "stray energy," Dodge was whisked to safety, given food, a warm bath, and now rests royally in a guest bathroom kingdom complete with a heated throne.

Despite having a full cat house already, this rescuer's heart has clearly grown a few paw sizes. But let's not furget the real catastrophe: an unexpected fifth feline just before a two-week vacation. Nothing says "relaxing getaway" like packing a suitcase and a litter box.

With a vet visit, vaccines, and bills looming like a laser pointer out of reach, Dodge has clearly pounced his way into this home and heart. May your trip planning be swift and your wallet somewhat forgiving.

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  • 01
    I was driving home from a Dr appointment this morning and this teeny tiny guy was dodging traffic in middle of a VERY busy intersection. I imagine he fell out of an engine he'd been in, since he was also dirty and smelled like motor oil. It was just automatic. I saw him dodging, then curled up terrified in the middle of the street with cars zooming by.
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  • 03
    Immediately put on my flashers and hopped out to scoop him up. I pulled into a nearby parking lot and checked him over- doesn't seem to be hurt at all, just scared and dirty.
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  • 05
    Brought him home, gave him some water and pate wet cat food (thankfully he ate it- I was worried maybe he's too young for food yet), then let him play for a bit. He's SO incredibly sweet. Clearly someone was playing with him, he's not afraid of me at all and is very trusting- I did also give him a quick little warm bath (with kitty shampoo) and a lot of dirt came off him plus a few fleas.
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  • 06
    So right now he's sequestered in my guest bathroom with food/water/litter box, some toys, and hidey box with a warming pad. The pic is him sleeping right now zzz
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  • 08
    I have FOUR adult cats, I do not need a 5th but the CDS apparently thinks I do. I'm also going on vacation for two weeks soon, and I need to figure THAT out... I don't want to leave him in the bathroom all alone that long (my friend coming to feed my cats would of course feed him too, but that seems less than ideal.)
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  • 09
    Anyway... first thing will be to the vet on Monday, get shots and bl d tested and fleas taken care of. ohh $$$ I didn't really wanna spend. But he is SWEET. I named him Dodge.
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    technodaisy Awww, you risked so much Please to get him!! give Dodge something to sleep n snuggle with like a teddy!! If in doubt, check out The Kitten Lady on YouTube
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    akfun42 You are amazing for catching him. And probably dodged a bit of traffic too. Thank you and hopefully you get his accommodations figured out.
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    Ok-Whereas-81 You are his hero!
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  • 13
    sebmouse not all hero's wear capes. but all save cats
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  • Not all heroes wear capes. Some just carry carriers and have the biggest hearts. Saving a cat is a superpower in itself. Thank you for being the hero this kitty needed!

  • 14
    dmriggs Maybe your vet could keep him while you're on vacation? Some off for boarding and I think with him being so little and knew that might be the best option
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    frolicndetour Oh you are an angel and so is he. Sweet little baby!
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    kmm198700 He is so cute!!!! Thank you so much for saving him
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    Voidilie A tiny survivor...
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  • He’s a survivor, he’s not gonna give up, he’s not gonna stop, she’s gonna pounce harder! This kitty is the total embodiment of survivor. 

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    nottodayautoimm... Thank you for being a kind and compassionate human. That sweet baby will love you for life.
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    Dry-Attitude3926 Dodge is the perfect name for him. Such a little cutie! I'm sure he will fit right in with your crew.
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    cynical_and_patient Perfect name. Congratulations to you all!
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  • Dodge is the purrfect name for this brave little kitty. Dodging traffic and stealing hearts! Talk about a name with a story behind it. 

  • 21
    Soft-Employme... Hero. Great move. Spread the love. He is so cute
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  • 22
    kaleadeedee The CDS works its magic! So glad you were there at exactly the right time to scoop this poor kitty up. He is just adorable. G
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    vegeterin You did a wonderful thing, and he is super cute!
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    Sad_Accountant_1... thank you for reminding me that kindness is still a guide for some of us folks. he is so precious, such a sweet little survivor. give him some love from us in rainy NY may you have years of love and laughter with dodge -- you deserve beautiful things, OP.
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