The Brief
- Four kittens from St. Thomas are now safe in the Tampa Bay area after flying in with volunteer help.
- The rescue highlights a creative effort to address severe pet overpopulation on the island.
- One kitten has already been adopted, while three are in foster care.
TAMPA, Fla. – Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.
What we know:
Volunteers with Port Richey-based Runaways Animal Rescue spent hours waiting at the airport, not for family or friends, but for the kittens arriving in carriers after their journey from the Caribbean.
Once in Florida, the kittens were fed, checked and placed into foster care. Runaways says one of the four has already found a permanent home.…