Ohio kitten joins construction crew, goes viral

A kitten named Sue was rescued from inside a Komatsu excavator by River Reach Construction in Ohio during a mid-July incident, and she has since become part of the crew as a beloved shop cat. After failing to locate her mother, the team fostered Sue and eventually adopted her, sharing updates online that captured public interest. Sue has received construction-themed gear, including a tiny vest and hard hat, and will be cared for by the shop’s mechanic and his family. The rescue and Sue’s integration into the team have gone viral, with brands and social media users offering gifts and showcasing Sue at the job site. The story has become a broader online fascination, prompting memes and requests for more Sue-related content, while staff continue to document her “clocking in” for work. Sue’s ongoing presence at River Reach illustrates how a single rescue can grow into a national talking point about workplace animal mascots.