It looks like this big rig driver has a truck cat for life.
Cats naturally gravitate towards anything that radiates lots of heat. So, before trucker Conlan Joseph Schlageck started up his big rig before heading out to work he did the right thing, popped his hood to check some fluids, and discovered this tiny fur ball curled up near the front of his engine near the accessory belts.
Check out a screenshot of his post and a handful of photos of the kitten posted on Truckers Wall of Shame below.
Rolled my hood this morning at home to check my fluids and look what I found between some belts. Really glad I didn’t turn the motor over before taking a peak. Might have a truck cat now.
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This kitten looks about five weeks old, barely able to take care of himself (or herself.) Presumably, without a mom in sight, this kitten’s been separated from his brothers and sisters and is all alone. Without a food and water source, not to mention heat, this kitten would’ve surely succumbed to the elements.
As mentioned, this kitten was also found near engine accessory belts. I don’t need to spell out what could’ve happened had he turned over his engine without doing some pre-checks.
It’s cliche to say, but while technically humans adopt cats, it’s often the other way around, cats adopting humans. You don’t need to be a vet to read the body language of this kitten, he’s comfortable around Conlan and has taken a liking to him.
Several fellow truckers chimed in on his post, commenting their own photos of truck cats and sharing their endearing stories how cats find their way into their busy lives on the road.
Banging on wheels, tires, and the hood of your vehicle, not to mention checking all your fluids is overall good car advice. The next time you notice it’s chilly, do yourself a favor, knock on your hood and kick some tires. You might save a cat’s life.
