The incident occurred on Nov. 1, when heavy rain had left the parking lot submerged in water. Shelter officials said the person pulled up to the property and began tossing the animals from the vehicle, leaving them in areas covered by water.

The video reportedly shows the vehicle, its license plate and the person responsible. According to the Humane Society, some of the kittens were deliberately thrown into flooded areas where they could not easily escape. In one instance, a kitten was pulled out of a basket before being thrown.

All 14 cats and kittens survived. Humane Society staff rushed outside to rescue the animals and bring them inside, the shelter said.

The shelter was open at the time of the incident, meaning the person could have safely surrendered the cats instead of abandoning them in the water.

"There are so many areas here that are a safe drop-off option," a Humane Society representative said.

Authorities are investigating and working to identify the person responsible. The Humane Society said investigators have video of the incident along with the vehicle's make and license plate information.

People interested in adopting one of the rescued cats or another animal can visit the Humane Society of Greater Miami's website for foster care information.

The case highlights the ongoing challenges animal welfare groups face in South Florida, particularly during severe weather events when flooding can create hazardous conditions for stray and abandoned animals. The Humane Society urges anyone who can no longer care for a pet to use safe surrender options rather than abandoning animals.