Kitten rescued from the snow near Bank of America in Melville, Long Island: VIDEO

MELVILLE, Long Island (WABC) -- A "purr-fect" rescue took place over the weekend after someone found a kitten sheltering in the doorway of a Bank of America in Melville, Long Island.

A good Samaritan heard little whimpers and spotted the frightened kitten.

It was found alone without his mother or siblings.

Fortunately, the kitten was picked up by a local animal rescue.

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