14 kittens abandoned in flooded lot at Humane Society of Greater Miami

Surveillance footage captured a person abandoning 14 kittens by tossing them into a flooded parking lot at the Humane Society of Greater Miami, shelter officials reported. The incident took place around 6 p.m. on November 1 at the shelter's location on West Dixie Highway while the facility was still open.

A staff member found the kittens approximately 15 minutes later, preventing potential harm such as drowning or being run over, according to Jessica Aguirre, the shelter's executive director. The kittens ranged in age from 4 weeks to 8 months old.

Following the discovery, 12 kittens remain at the Humane Society while two have been placed in foster care. Shelter leaders emphasized that resources are available for pet owners facing difficulties, including online assistance and county rescue facilities.

The shelter reported obtaining a license plate number from the video and submitted a report to Miami-Dade Animal Services, which is expected to notify North Miami Beach Police. Police have not yet confirmed receiving the report. Under Florida law, animal abandonment without care is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine, with harsher penalties if animals are harmed.