Claw and order

A caring South Melbourne community member flagged down a divisional van after hearing the six-week-old kitten’s desperate cries from underneath a car hood, where she was trying to get warm.
 
After being dropped off at the police station, the friendly feline enjoyed a tuna treat while several officers had a spirited discussion about who should keep her if she wasn’t lost.
 
“I won as I already have two cats and know how to look after them,” Constable Guy Wilcock said. “She was purring her head off and absolutely gorgeous.”
 
After contacting Animal Management Officer Tom, Constable Wilcock surrendered the kitten at the Town Hall so health and ownership checks could get underway.
 
“He really cared about the kitten and was very clear that he wanted to claim her if he could,” Tom said.
 
More cuddles and treats followed as the kitten charmed Council officers before being taken to The Lost Dogs Home for a microchip check, socialisation and de-sexing when she was a little older.
 
After several weeks, the call came. The kitty didn’t have an owner and was ready to be picked up.
 
Her introduction to the Wilcock family went seamlessly and she is living her best life. “She still sits on my shoulder, she’s amazing, very sweet,” Constable Wilcock said.
 
“That day she was found was the most unexpected shift I’ve ever had.”
 
It didn’t take him long to find inspiration for her name. “It’s Divi, short for divisional van.”