'Smile, you're in Sharjah': Even a trapped kitten wasn't left behind

Sharjah's well-known slogan "Smile, you're in Sharjah" appears to extend its kindness beyond humans, as a trapped kitten within a streetlight pole has become the latest recipient of the emirate's compassion. The rescue was orchestrated by Fatima Al Shuweihi, a content creator based in Sharjah, who responded to the distressed meowing of a cat while driving along the road. With her car windows down, she initially tried to locate the source of the sound, eventually discovering the trapped kitten high up on a streetlight pole.

Al Shuweihi, realizing the need for specialized assistance due to the electrical infrastructure involved, contacted Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). The workers promptly arrived at the scene, carefully excavating the sand around the base of the pole to reach the trapped animal. To encourage the frightened kitten to emerge, the team played recordings of cats meowing. Their efforts were rewarded when the brave kitten finally emerged from within the pole, marking the successful completion of the rescue.

A video capturing the rescue operation went viral on social media, showcasing workers gently helping the kitten to safety and Al Shuweihi affectionately holding the little white cat. Al Shuweihi expressed her gratitude towards the SEWA workers for their prompt response, kindness, and determination to save the kitten, whom she affectionately named her new friend.

The rescue story is not the first of its kind in Sharjah, as another incident near Sharjah Airport saw a woman saving a kitten from extreme heat, eventually taking it home to care for it.