Kitten abandoned in Licking County woods found by man and his dog Amaretto and her owner were out mountain biking Thursday afternoon when the dog found a cat in the woods stuck in a tree. Author: Olivia Ugino (WBNS) Updated: 11:43 PM EDT May 7, 2021 LICKING COUNTY, Ohio — Man's best friend became a kitten's best friend when she helped rescue her while lost and alone in the woods. The dog's owner is calling her a "hero." Amaretto and her owner Chris Garrison were out mountain biking Thursday afternoon. “Amaretto just started looking to the left a lot and then I just heard the meowing,” Garrison said.