Hennepin County, MN – A routine traffic stop turned into an unexpected rescue this past weekend when a Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputy found a tiny, soaking-wet kitten in Greenfield.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Birkholz discovered the frightened kitten during a patrol stop. The kitten reportedly crawled up his leg and refused to leave. The deputy took her back to Patrol Headquarters, cleaned and fed her, and she quickly became his “squad buddy” for the rest of the night.
After a veterinary checkup and plenty of care, the kitten is now officially part of Deputy Birkholz’s family. They named her “Skully,” a nod to her Halloween weekend rescue.
In a Facebook post, the Sheriff’s Office praised the deputy for his compassion and extra effort: “Thank you to our deputy for going above and beyond for this little cutie. Welcome home, Skully!”
The post has since gained widespread attention across Minnesota, with dozens of residents praising the deputy’s kindness and sharing photos of their own rescued pets.
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