Cat found in fire truck engine compartment is doing well, says vet clinic

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Wondering how many of its nine lives the fire engine kitty has used up?

The rescued kitten is apparently doing just fine – but no one has come forward yet to claim it.

The cute black cat with one white paw was discovered inside the engine compartment of a Vernon fire truck after firefighters responded to a crash on Highway 97 at Birnie Road on Nov. 27.

The unexpected hitch-hiker was found when firefighters heard meowing once they were back at the firehall.

They kept the cat at the firehall for the night before taking it to a local veterinary clinic, where it is still "having fun hanging out."

"We still have it," a spokesperson said.

With no one coming forward to claim the cat, staff believe it is a stray or feral feline.

"But she is clean, fed and healthy ... she's just kinda hanging out for now," the clinic says.

"She's pretty cute and happy. I think she still has all her nine lives left."

The animal will likely be adopted out through the clinic or handed over to the SPCA.