Deputy finds small kitten during security check at Tampa jail

TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a small kitten was discovered at the Falkenburg Road Jail.

According to HCSO, Deputy Cappon found a small kitten who had wandered into the area during his security check at the jail.

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

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The "tiny escapee' was safely taken to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

The kitten will be cared for at the center until a local non-profit foster organization picks it up.

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