Ohio Crew Rescues Kitten from Excavator, Gains Shop Cat

When Chase Guello heard frantic meowing coming from his excavator, he knew his workday was about to take an adorable turn.

The operating supervisor at River Reach Construction in Barberton, Ohio discovered a tiny kitten trapped underneath the heavy machinery. Guello filmed the July rescue, carefully freeing the scared kitten while she cried for help.

"Here's our rescue mission of the day, normally it's a piece of equipment, but it's this little guy," Guello said in the video, which has now racked up millions of views across social media.

The crew searched for the kitten's mother but came up empty. They brought her to a local foster family who helped her get healthy and receive proper care.

The team named her Sue, a playful nod to the Komatsu brand excavator that became her unlikely hiding spot. What started as an unexpected worksite discovery became something much bigger.

Sunny's Take

Sue didn't just find a home. She found a whole construction family.

The crew welcomed her as their official shop cat, and the internet quickly fell in love. Companies started sending gifts, including an impossibly cute kitten-sized hard hat and safety vest so Sue could look the part.

Shop mechanic Jared and his family officially adopted Sue, but she still visits the crew regularly. River Reach Construction shares updates about their smallest team member on social media, where fans eagerly check in on her progress.

From terrified kitten trapped in machinery to beloved mascot in a tiny hard hat, Sue's journey shows how one moment of compassion can create something special. The construction crew could have simply called animal control, but instead they went the extra mile to ensure she got proper care and a loving home.

Now Sue spends her days being spoiled by her construction family, proving that sometimes the best rescues happen when you least expect them.