Picture Perfect PHS Rescue Brings 'Fluff Fluff' To Safety

BURLINGAME, CA — The Peninsula Humane Society a few years ago purchased a small inspection camera to help with rescues in tight spaces that aren’t easily accessible, and “Fluff Fluff” is living proof it was money well spent.

The camera figured prominently in the rescue of the three-month-old male kitten from the engine of a vehicle in East Palo Alto.

Fluff Fluff, named for his fluffy black coat, is now available for adoption at Peninsula Humane Society.

“We received a call on October 30 from the East Palo Police Department to assist with rescuing a kitten who was trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle,” PHS Communications Manager Buffy Martin Tarbox said in a statement.

“Apparently the poor little thing had been stuck for two days.”

Upon arrival PHS rescue staff had difficulty finding precisely where in the vehicle the kitten was located. Based on the location of his cries, he seemed to be running back and forth across the length of the car’s under carriage.

“Using a small endoscope camera, our rescue team was able to find where the kitten was inside the vehicle. Our staff climbed under the car and with a bit of tuna lured the kitten to come closer until he was able to be rescued. The rescue operation took almost two hours, but it was worth it when we were able to save the life of this tiny kitten,” Tarbox said.

“He was a little thin, but overall healthy and had no injuries. He had no identification, nor did anyone come forward to claim him.”

Fluff Fluff is among more than a dozen animals have been saved since the PHS purchased the camera, the PHS said.

He was placed in a foster home with a PHS volunteer until he was old enough to be neutered and made available for adoption.

Fluff Fluff is a three-month-old solid black neutered male kitten who is shy but affectionate.

His adoption fee is $120. PHS/SPCA is open for adoptions by appointment only, so please call 650-340-7022 to schedule an appointment to meet Fluff Fluff.