{
  "id": 12474944,
  "title": "Orphaned kittens meet sharks and stingrays on an aquarium field trip at the Mall of America",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/orphaned-kittens-meet-sharks-and-stingrays-on-an-aquarium-field-trip",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:31:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/2026/10/06/orphaned-kittens-meet-sharks-and-stingrays-on-an-aquarium-field-trip-at-the-mall-of-america"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two dozen orphaned kittens visited the Sea Life aquarium at the Mall of America, captivated by the colorful fish swimming around them. One kitten, Turkey Leg, even stood up on its hind legs, batting at the glass as brightly colored clownfish passed by. The Bitty Kitty Brigade, a rescue organization in the Twin Cities, held the annual \"field trip\" for the kittens to socialize and raise awareness. Some kittens were named after popular treats, such as Funnel Cake and Apple Fries. The aquarium spokesperson, John Sullwold, explained that the kittens found the dim blue environment calming and enjoyed exploring the underwater tunnel. The Bitty Kitty Brigade oversees around 1,000 kittens this year, and these field trips help them adjust to new homes if they get adopted.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}