Worker finds a half-frozen kitten who was abandoned by its momma sleeping on a forklift in below-zero weather, wraps her in lifesaving warmth as he brings the tiny cat to safety and blankets

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Nov 18, 2025 10:00 AM EST

It's finally cold outside, and honestly, we cannot be happier. The warm blankets are out, the hot cocoas are being made nearly daily, our cats cuddle us each and every day to get some of our warmth for themselves. Purrfection. But while we and our indoor cats are enjoying the warm weather, the outdoor cats, especially the little kittens, are about to enter the most difficult season of the year. And some of them… might end up in the same position this little kitty was.

The runt of the litter. This little kitten was abandoned by momma cat. We don't know exactly why or when. What we do know is that this tiny fluffball was found half-freezing on top of a CAT forklift by someone who was - thankfully - kind enough to do the right thing and get her out of the cold. There is no telling how long she was there, how long she was sleeping in the cold, but what we know now is that she will not spend another cold night alone ever again. 

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    "Found this adorable little kitten half frozen on the forklift this morning."

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  • To be abandoned by your momma right when its freezing outside… we can only be thankful that this person came across this kitten and did the right thing. Because we don't see how this little cutie would have survived another night like that without help.

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    MyLifeAndCode Adorable! What are you gonna do with him/her? Think the kitten has a home?
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    cletusquitman OP I already have 4, probably will send the little girl to live with my mom who's been wanting a kitten forever haha
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    Penguin-Mage Please tell me the brand of forklift you drive is CAT
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    cletusquitman OP Funnily enough yes he was found crying CAT forklift lol on a
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    cletusquitman OP Update/clarification on the little guy. He's gotten home safe and sound has had a warm bath and thorough drying, because he was deceptively filthy. I do also know for certain that he is not someone's cat he was born to the feral that roams around my workplace and has a reputation for not being the greatest momma cat.
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    He's the runt of the litter and only one who doesn't have a major fear of humans. Vet visit is scheduled and he has had some nice meals and has ending his day wrapped up in a warm blanket and snoozing away enjoying not being left on a forklift in below freezing weather again. I like to think he's enjoying his new celebrity status, thanks for everyone's concern and adoration for the adorable little guy!
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  • Wherever this sweet cat ends up, we know that she will be happy. The person who went out of their way to rescue her will not let her end up in bad hands, we truly believe that. And we kindly ask for updates and pictures when the cutie finally comes home. 

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    King Chromson This cats name is now Forklift
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    EntertainmentOk3066 Proof you don't choose the cat. The C.D.S chooses you.
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    elbeedoubleyou Awww forklift for a boy or OSHA for a girl.
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    redcolumbine "I th-th-think these things h-h-h-have hoomans. M-m-m-maybe..."
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    SnooGrapes9918 What a beautiful little kitten. Thank you for doing what the CDS knew you would do.
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    headcase-and-a-half Those blue eyes!
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    DaisyHotCakes Aww thank you for saving this poor little baby. Beautiful and lucky as hell.
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    Funny-Town-1656 You seem to have found a spicy variety
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