My engine was purring... literally

Three stray kittens crawled into my engine compartment to keep warm. Took me almost all day to get them out. I heard them meowing before I got inside my car and hit the start button, thankfully. Here's a picture of the third one who decided that the best place to hide was near the fan. Took me the longest time to get him out. Guess he has good taste in cars.

Just a friendly reminder to those who park their cars outside at night. Be mindful that little critters are looking for a place to stay warm and cozy (especially during this time of year).

Jen

Poor things. I had a problem with squirrels when I kept a truck parked outside. Unfortunately, they liked to chew through the wiring. So now we only own two vehicles, both garaged.

So cute.... thank you for doing the right thing by getting them out safely.

Alan

Awww! Find out who owns them?

Originally Posted by dunderhi

Poor things. I had a problem with squirrels when I kept a truck parked outside. Unfortunately, they liked to chew through the wiring. So now we only own two vehicles, both garaged.

lol should just get some cats

I have a family member thats allergic and I've said multiple times if I get a bill over 1k for eating by rodents we're getting cats regardless

They are truly the ultimate killing machines

http://news.yahoo.com/staggering-sta...162839117.html

Staggering Stats: Cats Kill Billions of Animals a Year


cats kill between 1.4 billion and 3.7 billion birds and between 6.9 billion and 20.7 billion small mammals, such as meadow voles and chipmunks.

Aww, insanely cute. Thank you for being a good and responsible human being in getting them out safely.

Originally Posted by alewifebp

Awww! Find out who owns them?

Unlike dogs, one doesn't own cats, they own you.

Originally Posted by Jen13070

Took me the longest time to get him out.

So what is the secret for kitty removal - did you place a bowl of warm milk next to the car?

Originally Posted by Alan L.

So cute.... thank you for doing the right thing by getting them out safely.

Alan

^^what he said. Too cute!

The kittens don't have an owner. There's a stray momma kitty that had kittens somewhere in our neighborhood. Three of her five kittens found their way into the engine compartment of my car. I did everything from putting cans of tuna under my car, which actually attracted the momma kitty who lured two of them out (I nabbed them and put them in my dog's crate). The third? I actually called BMW Assist, who sent a tow truck to tow the car to the dealership (and they were on standby for kitten removal). The tow truck driver got there and literally fished the little kitty out. He had a thick glove and just got in the nooks and crannies and got it out. Didn't have to tow. Found a no kill cat shelter, drove them to the shelter, and got to work around 4pm. Just a little late! Just when I thought our kitten woes were over, two more showed up on our front step... Started feeding momma kitty and they appeared. Off to the shelter we went! LOL!

How adorable! Thank you for taking care of them, I'm glad the story had a happy ending. Calling BMW Assist for kitten removal was a nice touch.

Originally Posted by milepig

unlike dogs, one doesn't own cats, they own you.

+1