Kitten rescued twice by members of Seminole County Fire Department

Rescued kitten "Eddie" was pulled from a storm drain in June. (Seminole County Fire Department)

By Gene Saladna

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A stormy start in life turned into a happy ending for one kitten in Seminole County.

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On June 15, the kitten got trapped in a storm drain in Altamonte Springs.

Kitten stuck in storm drain The animal was rescued on June 15 in Altamonte Springs. (Seminole County Fire Department)

Seminole County Fire Department shared details of how Battalion Chief Chad Chorak helped rescue the little guy outside of Publix along State Road 434.

Rescued kitten "Eddie" was pulled from a storm drain in June. (Seminole County Fire Department)

Seminole County Animal Services took him in and provided the care he needed.

Rescued kitten "Eddie" was pulled from a storm drain in June. (Seminole County Fire Department)

Less than one month after the his scary experience down under, the kitten is sitting pretty in a brand new home.

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That’s because another Seminole County Fire Department employee, Engineer/Paramedic Ryan Lewallen, decided his family could use a new feline friend.

Rescued kitten "Eddie" was pulled from a storm drain in June. (Seminole County Fire Department)

Now known as “Eddie,” the kitten recently joined the family and their dog Pete, their other cat Remy, Tom the lizard, and some fish.

And by the way, the firefighter is no stranger to giving a good home to a kitten in need.

Lewallen said he took in Remy after someone abandoned the animal at his fire station.

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Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

Kittens Seminole County Animal Services officials said they are in the thick of kitten season and seeking people looking to foster kittens. (WFTV.com News Staff)

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