A small kitten named Saumos, rescued from a trash bin during a severe fire in the Gironde region in July, has become the mascot of the Bassens fire station near Bordeaux. The kitten was found on July 31 by a firefighter during a large fire that destroyed part of Gironde. The firefighter saved Saumos from certain death, and it is now a collective care project for the station's 94 firefighters. Saumos will officially join the ranks of the Bassens fire station on September 14. The common room, where the personnel gather between interventions, has already been equipped with a basket for the new arrival, and a woven mat bears the name "Saumos." The kitten, which is approximately three months old, was initially taken in by the association Les Chats Pitres de la Presqu'île. When the association first took it in, it weighed 309 grams, but it now weighs 1.2 kilograms. The association reported that the cat is healthy, sociable, and "chatty," with a strong will to live given the context in which it was found. The firefighters wanted to entrust Saumos to the association so it could grow up with other cats and avoid behavioral problems. However, the firefighters adopted the kitten quickly, and the association has no concerns about its future in the fire station, as the animal is calm and sociable. According to Chaïb Bouglala, a member of the firefighters' association, Saumos is a good thing for the team cohesion, which is already good. "If we need hugs, we will come talk to Saumos," he said. The firefighters have created a "dashboard" to prevent the kitten from being overfed. The kitten is already a popular figure, appearing in all the photos and videos from its first day and enjoying the caresses of everyone. The mega fires of this summer have left a mark, and the fervor and recognition of the Gironde residents for their firefighters are palpable. The story of Saumos has melted many who became aware of it, with many messages sent to the fire station via social media or La Poste. Near Saumos's basket, there are drawings and a colorful collection of trinkets, part of the donations the cat has received. The firefighters' association warmly thanks everyone for these donations, including cat litter and canned food, allowing for a good welcome for the cat. The kitten has officially become the mascot of the Bassens fire station and even has its own Instagram account, which already has more than 15,000 followers.