He decided to adopt her and name her Clover – probably because he knew she’d bring him luck.

Charleston Police Department shared a couple of photos of Officer Batiz and Clover on their Facebook page and wrote the following:

“Officer Batiz made a new friend! Last week, the team 2 Officer responded to a call about a kitten inside a Jeep engine. After securing the kitten, and not finding an owner, he put her in his police cruiser and offered to take her home for the night. The next day, another team 2 officer, Officer Crosby, took the kitten to the animal shelter, checked for a microchip, got all her shots, and adopted the kitten! He decided to name her Clover. We’re happy she was able to find a good home!”

People in the comment section praised the bravery and benevolence of both officers. One person wrote:

“Thank you officers for saving this beautiful baby and giving her a home.”

And another one said:

“Great job! These are the type of stories I’d like to see every day.”

And I couldn’t agree more!

Credit: City of Charleston Police Department

I hope you enjoyed this heartwarming story. Please, let this be a reminder to always check your engine before you start your car as our feline friends love to seek shelter in there.

Make sure you also check your tires as they tend to curl up on top of them to keep themselves dry and out of danger.

And if you ever stumble upon a feline in distress, and you’re not able to help her – give a call to our police officers because they will always gladly come to the rescue!