CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A kitten found soaking wet in a thorn bush in mid-2025 has since been adopted by a loving family, officials say. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, firefighters with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS heard meowing when they were about to return from a call. They searched fo r the source of these tiny cries and found a small orange kitten soaking wet and stuck in some thorn bushes. The firefighters were able to rescue the kitten and get her veterinary attention. A kitten firefighters rescued from a thorn bush. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS) A kitten firefighters rescued from a thorn bush. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS) Several months later, on Sunday, Jan. 11, fire officials shared a heartwarming update about the kitten on Facebook. Back Nine indoor golfing simulator is coming to Midlothian in 2026 Following her rescue, the kitten was adopted from Chesterfield Animal Services into her fur-ever home. Her new family got her the eye surgery she needed and she is now thriving. A kitten rescued from a thorn bush in May 2025, prior to her necessary eye surgery. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)A kitten rescued from a thorn bush in May 2025, now in her new home. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)A kitten rescued from a thorn bush in May 2025, now in her new home. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS)A kitten rescued from a thorn bush in May 2025, now in her new home. (Photo: Chesterfield County Fire and EMS) "They say she came into their lives at the purr-fect time and has changed their family for the better," fire officials said. "We are so happy we could play a small part in bringing her together with her forever family." ...read more read less