Kitten ‘lucky to be alive’ after rescue from I-93 in Woburn
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Amid the rush of cars zooming down the northbound side of Interstate 93 in Woburn last week, one passersby happened to spot a tiny black fuzzball trying to dodge traffic. The Good Samaritan jumped into action, scooping up the 7-week-old kitten and carrying her to safety. She is now being cared for by a foster volunteer with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, the animal welfare organization said in a statement Tuesday. Staff there named her “Freeway,” a nod to her lucky rescue. Freeway is now in the care of an ARL foster volunteer. ARL BostonShe is small enough to curl up in the crook of an arm and has jade green eyes as wide as saucers, pictures show. Freeway will remain in foster care until she is ready for adoption, the animal shelter said. In the meantime, the organization encouraged potential adopters to consider other animals looking for homes. Freeway will remain in foster care until she is ready for adoption. ARL BostonShannon Larson can be reached at shannon.larson@globe.com. Follow her @shannonlarson98.
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