Kitten recovering at Arizona Humane Society after reportedly being thrown from vehicle

PHOENIX — A 5-week-old kitten is recovering with the Arizona Humane Society and looking for a foster family after it was reportedly thrown from a vehicle.

The kitten, named Sponge, was rescued by another person after the reported incident. This quickly led to a medical evaluation at the recently expanded trauma hospital at AHS’ Sunnyslope campus.

Evaluators were surprised to find no physical wounds on Sponge after the incident, but she is dealing with an upper respiratory infection and is understandably shaken up.

The AHS says she is now cleared to be fostered in an environment with additional medical care.

Video of her recovery process is available.

AHS says kitten season is in ‘full swing’

The shelter treated about 2,800 cases similar to Sponge in 2024, and it anticipates the number to come in higher this year.

It encourages those who are able to foster pets in need by starting online.

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