PHOTOS: Hanover firefighters rescue trapped kitten, help it get a forever home

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Not only did Hanover County firefighters recently rescue a trapped kitten, but they helped the little guy find a "furr"-ever home. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Engine 401 with the Ashland Volunteer Fire Company was contacted by a local family about a trapped kitten. While fire officials did not specify the nature of the kitten's predicament, the firefighters were able to safely free them, according to the Hanover County Fire-EMS Department. A kitten rescued by Ashland firefighters in Hanover County. (Photo: Hanover County Fire-EMS Department)The Ashland firefighters who rescued a trapped kitten in Hanover County. (Photo: Hanover County Fire-EMS Department) "We're happy to report that the kitten has found a forever home with the family who called us for help," fire officials said. PHOTOS: Small dog stranded in river rescued by Hopewell authorities, middle schoolers The Ashland Volunteer Fire Company said this little one's rescuers included two volunteer and one career firefighter.