"A senseless act of cruelty:" Adorable kitten, thrown from moving vehicle will soon need "furever" home

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- She has an adorable face and furry little body, and she weighs about a pound! She's starting out her life as a survivor. She's a kitten whom authorities say was thrown from a moving vehicle. She will soon be put up for adoption, and those caring for her hope she will find a happy "furever" home.

 

"We were just really stunned to hear such a story. It's such a senseless act of cruelty, but thankfully matched by an act of compassion," said Wisconsin Humane Society Vice President of Communications Angela Speed.

Buffy

The kitten's story begins at 28th and National. Julissa Rivera saw a moving car and what looked like a little bag of trash thrown from it.

"I kind of glanced over to see what it was because it wasn't moving at first and then she started shaking and she looked at me and that's when I thought 'oh my God it's a cat,'" said Rivera.

Rivera instantly fell in love with the little one.

"She came towards me and sat and looked at me with those eyes and was just like 'pick me up.' So I picked her up and instantly thought 'what am I supposed to do?'" said Rivera.

Since she has neighbors in her building allergic to cats, Rivera knew she couldn't keep the cat she named Buffy. She decided to take her to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

There, Buffy was examined. Luckily, she was healthy -- but very hungry.

"We are so thankful to Julissa for saving this little kitten. We don't think she would've survived on her own had she not been brought to us," said Speed.

Buffy is in foster care, and will be up for adoption early next month.

Although Rivera can't adopt her, she's hopeful Buffy will find a good home.

"At a young age, she went through a lot, so I feel like she should find a place that will love her and show her the attention that she needs for the rest of her life," said Rivera.

The Wisconsin Humane Society doesn't have a specific date when Buffy will go up for adoption.

Adoptions at the Wisconsin Humane Society are first come, first serve.