<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Js7Te_0wG0bGoh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Js7Te_0wG0bGoh00" width="609" height="609" ></figure>A neighbor from out of state stopped by Lexington Fire Department’s Station 8 with an urgent request. They were transporting a cat from an elderly family member’s home to a rescue organization in Lexington when the unthinkable happened; the cat managed to escape from its carrier and wedge itself under the dashboard of their car during a stop for gas.The situation was dire, with no repair shops open and the cat in great distress from the engine’s heat. Recognizing the urgency, Station 8 personnel quickly sent the neighbor to LFD’s department garage for assistance.Thanks to the garage team’s quick thinking and skill, Fleet Mechanic Seth Johnson and Firefighter McKay Allen were able to remove the dashboard and carefully rescue the frightened feline. We’re happy to report that the cat was on its way to a forever home, and the car had been completely and expertly reassembled!These actions are a true testament to our community spirit and the dedication of our fire department personnel. No call is too small when it comes to helping those in need, whether they walk on two legs or four!– Photos courtesy of Lexington FD<img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Ttt77_0wG0bGoh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Ttt77_0wG0bGoh00" width="651" height="651" ></div></body>

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Lots of Work, But Cat Saved

A neighbor from out of state stopped by Lexington Fire Department’s Station 8 with an urgent request. They were transporting a cat from an elderly family member’s home to a rescue organization in Lexington when the unthinkable happened; the cat managed to escape from its carrier and wedge itself under the dashboard of their car during a stop for gas.