Kitten frozen to truck tire in Denver rescued, given shelter

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - An animal shelter and humane society in Denver has said a rescued kitten is resting comfortably after it was frozen to a tire on a semi-trailer at a tire shop.

KDVR-TV reported that the Dumb Friends League said the 5-week-old kitten was found on Monday hanging off the side of a tire with its paws and tail frozen to the metal surface.

It is unclear how long it was stuck. Shelter officials said a man gently freed the kitten by splashing warm water on the areas stuck to the tire.

Officials said the kitten was then taken to the Dumb Friends League where it was examined and given food and shelter.

The Dumb Friends League said the veterinary team will monitor the kitten for a few days before being sent to a foster home. The kitten is eligible for adoption once it hits 8 weeks.