Austin Police Rescue 8 Kittens from Freezing Weather

Kittens found abandoned in a cage on a sidewalk in Central Austin

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Austin Police Department rescued eight kittens that were found freezing in a cage on a sidewalk in Central Austin on Monday. The kittens were taken to Austin Animal Services for care.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of proper animal welfare and the need to protect vulnerable animals, especially in extreme weather conditions. Abandoning animals can be considered animal cruelty, which is a serious offense.

The details

According to the police, a sergeant responded to a 911 call about kittens being found in a cage on Great Northern Boulevard near MoPac. The eight kittens were rescued and taken to Austin Animal Services for care.

  • The kittens were found on Monday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Austin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the call and rescued the kittens.

Austin Animal Services

The organization that took in the rescued kittens and provided them with care.

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What they’re saying

“We want to remind the public that it is never ok to leave animals outside in freezing weather with no shelter, food, or water, especially babies.”

— Austin Police Department (kxan.com)

What’s next

The Austin Police Department is encouraging anyone with information about the incident to call their animal cruelty unit at 512-974-6907.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need to ensure the well-being of all animals, especially in extreme weather conditions. Abandoning animals can have serious consequences and is considered a form of animal cruelty.