How to remove a cat from a tree yourself, what service removes a cat from a tall tree

Among the owners of mustachioed and striped pets, there is probably not a single one who has not at least once wondered how to remove a cat from a tree. By the way, owners of apartment cats should not think that this problem will not affect them - a domestic purr can easily jump onto a branch right from the balcony if a suitable tree grows nearby.

How to remove a cat from a tree? American police experience

Why does a cat climb a tree?

This happens for various reasons. For example, like African leopards, some city cats are not averse to spending a hot afternoon on the branches. In addition, the surrounding area is clearly visible from there, and the dogs will not reach it. And also, by climbing higher, the cat shows his relatives that he is the boss in the yard.

From the tree you can see the entire yard at a glance

There are other reasons, including:

• hunting instinct. It is he who forces the beast to make its way to where the sparrow is chirping. When the bird flies away, the unlucky hunter suddenly realizes that he has climbed too high and begins... loudly calling for help;
• yard dogs. They are always not averse to scaring their eternal competitors, so they often drive them into trees. In fear, a cat is able to fly up the trunk in a second, and then, hiding in the branches, quietly wait until the local Barbos becomes hoarse from barking or finds other fun. True, it is not always possible to descend to the ground on your own;

You will not get!

• curiosity. Young animals are more likely to suffer from it. Not without reason, they consider a tree an object worthy of study, so they take up the task without fear, and having climbed to a great height, they begin to meow pitifully.

Adult cats, who are not in the branches for the first time, usually descend on their own, since they know how to do this and are not afraid to do so.

An adult cat descends from a tree on its own in this unusual way.

Their less experienced relatives prefer to call for help. The problem is that the claws of furry pets are designed in such a way that they help them easily climb up the trunk, but are completely unsuitable for descending, therefore:

• if the animal decides to crawl up the trunk upside down, it will not be able to hold on with its claws, so it risks falling under its own weight;

Up or down?

• if he understands that it is better to go down with his tail, he will be afraid to expose his back to a potential “enemy”, because a predator must be careful!

There are individuals that, like squirrels, jump from branch to branch, and from the lowest one to the ground, but there are not many of them.

I could barely resist!

Cat is a flying squirrel

Offer a treat

One effective way is to play on animal instincts. A cat is a predator by its animal nature, so it is quite easy to make contact if you offer them food.

After spending a certain time in captivity without food or drink, cats become much more sociable. The effectiveness of the method can be increased by using the animal’s favorite delicacies - aromatic fresh minced meat or fish (tuna is best, as it has a characteristic pronounced fishy aroma). It is recommended to heat the food so that the smell reaches the cat's nose faster.

If the tree has a fairly porous trunk, then in this case you can leave a small portion of food on the trunk, and a second portion directly on the ground in front of the tree. After the food has been placed, it is recommended to go a short distance and observe the animal’s reaction.

In addition to food, you can leave a small bowl of water near the tree. Sitting on a tree for a considerable amount of time, cats suffer more not from hunger, but from thirst. It is important to be close to the tree, so that it is in sight, since the bait in the form of food can attract other animals, especially stray dogs.

Some recommend using an infusion of valerian, supposedly it will make the animal come down as quickly as possible. Veterinary experts do not recommend conducting such experiments. The fact is that the infusion of this plant causes an inadequate reaction in cats, causing increased aggressiveness.

An excited and frightened animal under the influence of valerian may try to jump from a very high tree and in this case serious injuries cannot be avoided.

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When to save

So, your beloved cat is sitting on a tree. The owner's first instinct is to organize a rescue operation. Is it necessary to do this? Yes, if:

• a pet with a leash or harness, which means there is a risk of getting entangled in the branches and dying from suffocation;
• It’s frosty, hot, or a strong wind is blowing outside. Hypothermia (overheating) is automatically added to the animal’s psychological trauma, which leads to rapid loss of strength. A weakened pet runs the risk of falling and being seriously injured;
• there is a young cat in a tree who has no idea how to return to earth;

Kitten asks for help

• the animal sits in the branches for more than a day and screams;
• the pet is trying to get down and is loudly worried because he is not succeeding;
• the cat, which just recently meowed heart-rendingly, shows no signs of activity. Such an animal is most likely weakened and can easily become a target for crows.

Crow Attack

Rescue measures in such cases are needed urgently, and it is better to remove the cat from the tree before dark.

In other situations, when the cat demonstrates that he sits on the branch voluntarily and feels great, there is no need to panic ahead of time.

I'm exhausted, but I'm holding on

With the help of neighbors

Sometimes fate gives gifts. For example, at the moment when you are puzzling over how to remove a prodigal cat from a tree, it may turn out that a climber lives next door or just a fearless guy who is not averse to participating in the rescue of your pet. If he has never done this, a good person should be warned that:

• getting to the cat is not everything. It is important to remove it from the tree and carefully lower it down. A frightened predator, at the sight of an unfamiliar but purposeful person, may fall into despair and firmly sink its claws into a branch;
• the cat must be picked up on the first try, since the second, most likely, will not happen - having escaped from the embrace of the savior, the frightened cat will most likely climb even higher;
• to prevent it from breaking out, it should be grabbed by the skin of the withers and under no circumstances let go, despite the song of protest and active resistance;

When you grab a cat by the withers, it is important not to let him go

• Before lifting the cat, you should slightly pull it forward along the branch so that the claws curved back do not cling to the tree bark, otherwise you can dislocate the pet’s delicate paw. When the branch where the sufferer is sitting is higher than the second floor, it is better for the rescuer to take with him a backpack or bag made of thick fabric, where he can place the rescued animal.

Every cat owner should have a carrier bag

Upon returning to his native land, the tailed steeplejack should be handed over to the happy owner and only after that should he respond to applause and say words of gratitude.

The cat is saved!

On one's own

The next method is suitable for those who decide to save the cat themselves, and consists of luring him out of his “habitable” place, and then forcing him to go downstairs. You must first ensure that the hero’s landing place is safe, which means removing glass, stones, scrap metal and other dangerous debris from under the tree. If this is not possible, the ground under the crown can be covered with pieces of corrugated cardboard, old clothing, unnecessary blankets or mattresses. When the area is prepared, you can get down to business:

• ask neighbors and onlookers to move away and speak more quietly so that the cat does not climb up out of fear;
• ensure that there are no dogs in the special operation area;
• persistently call the purr by name in a kind voice, moving away from the tree for a while, and then approaching it.

Take me away from here!

Using bait

If the cat is still sitting on the branch, you can attach a bait, for example:

• a cat's favorite treat, for example, fragrant canned fish for animals. Some of the food can be left on the tree branches, the rest on the ground. It’s better to move away and watch the cat;

Sausages are also suitable as bait

• plastic container with clean water. This technique can be extremely effective if the action takes place in the hot summer. Just like food, water should be left in two places - a bowl on the ground and another one secured higher.

Trying to speed up the rescue operation, many use valerian as bait, because cats are partial to it. This should not be done, since the animal’s reaction can be unpredictable - from falling from a tree to aggression. Under the influence of heart drops, a cat can go straight to the top of a tree.

If the paw stretches, it means the bait is “working”

Laser pointer

So let's continue. To lure the cat to the ground, a laser pointer will also come in handy. You will have to act carefully so that the beam does not hit the animal in the eye:

• you should choose a position from where the cat will be clearly visible;
• turn on the pointer and point it at the branch where the pet is sitting;
• place the light point in the animal’s field of vision and move it left and right with a small amplitude to interest the “victim”;

As soon as the cat reacts, you should “lead” it closer to the trunk, and as the animal moves, towards the ground. Sometimes this is enough for the animal to descend safely.

This tool makes it easier to lure a cat out of a tree

Cat bait

You can try to lure the cat, then it will come down from the tree on its own, for this you need:

1. If this is your cat, try offering him his favorite dish, and call him in a calm voice. When an animal eats dry food, you should rustle the bag of food loudly. If a strange cat is stuck in a tree, try offering him animal treats: fish, meat, minced meat. Hot foods smell stronger, if possible, reheat your food. Find an opportunity to place food as close as possible to where the cat sits. Leave the second portion under the tree.
2. Officials from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) recommend smearing the tree with valerian tincture. But this method only works on 30-35% of cats, and 60% of cats. If a young kitten is sitting on a tree, it is strictly forbidden to use this drug. This will only scare the pet away, and it will climb higher up the tree trunk. Also, valerian should not be used when the animal is sitting on a high tree, the medicine has an “intoxicating” effect and the cat can harm itself.
3. Try using a laser beam. If the animal is young and active, move the laser slowly from the animal's location down the tree. If the animal is exhausted, this method will not bring the desired result.

An animal's favorite treats may encourage it to come down.

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Using a ladder

If the fluffy steeplejack is not sitting too high, you can try to remove it from the tree using a sliding ladder. It is placed against the trunk, forming a gentle slope. It is unlikely that the animal will immediately understand the meaning of the maneuvers, but it is possible that it will take advantage of the offer.

Rescue of a cat will be quick and successful if you do everything correctly and avoid mistakes, the most common of which is trying to shake a tree. No matter what height the animal sits, the result of such a rescue may be fractures and death of the animal.

The stairs helped!

Persuasion and other methods

1. Try calling the cat, your voice should be calm and affectionate. Make sure there are no objects nearby that will scare the cat. Move away from the tree, slowly a short distance and continue calling. Perhaps the pet will follow you and come down from the tree.
2. If bait and persuasion do not help, try removing the animal yourself. To do this, use the stairs. Wait a while, the animal will get used to the new object and will not be afraid of it, then climb the tree.
3. Do not use unreliable structures - you will harm both yourself and your beloved pet. If the tree is tall, it is better to seek help from special services.

You can call the cat, sometimes animals come down to the voice of their beloved owner. Or go after him yourself.

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Call the rescue team

When the listed methods end in nothing, the last option remains is to contact an organization that would help in this matter.

Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are ready for anything

Considering that in Russia there are no narrow-profile structures that would specifically deal with the rescue of poison dart cats, you can call:

• the utility service may have people working there who can remove a pet from a tree;
• to the local rescue service or department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. By the way, they are not obliged to remove pets from trees, but they often do it, and even for free;
• to a company that deals with cutting down trees and trimming crowns. Alternatively, you can turn to professional climbers. These guys have the equipment and skills to help you deal with the problem quickly.

Don't forget about the possibilities of the Internet. An advertisement posted on social networks sometimes “works” much faster than some services respond to a call.

Table 1. Selected information on the cost of services for removing cats from trees in individual cities of Russia.

Undoubtedly, calling rescuers can be expensive, because often special equipment is involved in the process, and the work of people costs some money. And yet, no matter how much you have to pay to save your beloved cat, his life and health are incomparably more valuable.

Saved!

How industrial climbers save cats

They most often help remove cats from trees, dangerous roofs and balconies:

• First, the dispatcher finds out by phone and records data about where exactly and in what circumstances the injured animal is located. This is important in order to choose the most effective method of rescue;
• if there is insufficient preliminary data, a specialist first goes to the site, collects the missing information and transmits it to the control panel;
• special equipment arrives or, as an option, the climber climbs the tree using a special fastening system;
• the rescued cat is placed in a special bag so that it does not jump out and is not injured during the descent;
• the specialist comes down, hands the cat to the owner, and then unwinds the fastening system.

Employees of such companies, as a rule, quickly respond to calls, perform work promptly and flawlessly, as evidenced by hundreds of rescued animals.

Why did you come here?

What can the owner do?

Trying to free your pet from captivity on your own is a completely solvable task. There are a number of tricks that allow you to return your cat to solid ground without contacting special services. Before starting a rescue operation, it is necessary to prepare the area near the tree by removing foreign objects.

This could be remains of construction debris, glass or branches. You can lay disassembled cardboard boxes, old unnecessary clothes, a mattress or a blanket near the tree. If the cat falls down during the rescue process, precautions will prevent possible fractures when hitting the ground.

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