Yuma boy who rescued kitten honored as ASPCA Kid of the Year

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - It's a heart warming story that has gone viral. The local boy who rescued a cat and had his skateboard stolen received a major honor Friday.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) announced Zayin Berry as ASPCA Kid of the Year.

At just eight-years-old, Berry bravely witnessed and diverted a group of children abusing a small kitten by offering his own cherished possession: his skateboard.

The kitten, named Peaches, underwent surgery where veterinarians of the Humane Society of Yuma removed his eye.

Thanks to timely treatment, Peaches has since recovered and was later adopted by Berry's family.