Tiny Kitten Finds Home After Airport Rescue

A 3-week-old orange kitten wandered alone outside Terminal 1 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Minnesota traveler Virgil Wiebe, who had missed a connecting flight, spotted the kitten near a small park and decided to help.

The kitten had no visible mother or other kittens nearby, and TSA agents had never seen a stray at the airport. They advised that a kennel was required. Wiebe arranged for a kennel and kitten formula to be delivered via DoorDash, allowing the kitten to be transported safely.

United Airlines added the kitten to Wiebe’s reservation for a fee of $150, enabling the animal to travel with him to Minnesota. Once home, the kitten was named Macanudo O’Hare, after the cigar brand and the airport, with a shorter everyday name of Harry. The family reports that Harry has brought happiness into their lives, though his early circumstances remain a mystery.

Key takeaways

• A 3-week-old orange kitten was found alone outside O’Hare Terminal 1.
• TSA advised the need for a kennel; DoorDash supplied one and formula.
• United Airlines charged $150 to add the kitten to the traveler’s flight.
• The kitten was named Macanudo O’Hare, with the everyday name Harry.
• The family says the kitten has brought joy and a permanent home to their life.

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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.

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