UPDATE 4:15 P.M.:
Kitty rescuer Chelsea says she has been inundated with calls from Castanet readers who are interested in adopting the little guy.
She is very appreciative of the response, but says they are no longer needing to hear from potential adopters.
If you believe this may be your lost kitten, you can still contact Chelsea at 250-878-0089.
ORIGINAL 1:00 P.M.
While driving home Tuesday evening, a West Kelowna resident saw an unfortunate accident take place.
A small kitten was struck by a passing motorist, just above the Bennett Bridge. The kitten was able to make its way safely over to the meridian, and the concerned motorist stopped and went to check on the injured feline.
"When I tried to pick it up, it tried to run away – not very well as it was injured," said Chelsea, who was driving behind the vehicle that clipped the kitten.
"I managed to grab it and make it back to my car."
She called Dr. Oz at Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, who was kind enough to take time out of his evening to look at the animal.
It was determined the kitten is a boy, between two and three months old, and has a fractured hind leg that will require surgery.
However, the animal must be reunited with its owners or adopted out before the surgery can be performed.
Dr. Oz has graciously volunteered to waive the surgery fees if the original owners cannot be found, or if someone would accept the kitten into a good home.