Five-week-old kitten rescued from dumpster, now at Humane Society

Someone heard the kitten crying, rescued him from dumpster

Source: San Antonio Humane Society

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Humane Society is caring for a 5-week-old kitten after it was rescued from a dumpster.

A spokesperson with SAHS said a good Samaritan heard the kitten crying and found him in a box inside a dumpster. The kitten, who has since been named Oscar, was taken to the Humane Society for care.

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Oscar was full of fleas and very hungry, the spokesperson said.

Because the kitten is only 5 weeks old he will need to be in foster care for four to six weeks before he will be ready for adoption.

The SAHS urged residents to reach out to a shelter if they are unable to care for a pet. The Humane Society at 4804 Fredericksburg Road is open to receive pets Mondays and Fridays starting at 10 a.m. as space allows.

Anyone interested in fostering a pet can visit the Humane Society's website for more information.

Source: San Antonio Humane Society
Source: San Antonio Humane Society
Source: San Antonio Humane Society

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