02/07/2025
When I got a phone call about a cat whose curiosity got him into a situation he wasn't sure how to get down from, I knew it would be a tricky rescue. I tried all the tricks I knew, good smelling can cat food to try and get him to climb down. Even tried spraying water above him to see if he would muster up courage to climb down. Neither method worked and going on day 3 of sweet kitty up the tree I knew I needed reinforcements.
Contrary to popular belief, firefighters do not go up trees with ladders to retrieve cats. But what about the city traffic department? I made some phone calls, asked some favors, and HELP WAS ON THE WAY!
Josh showed up and within a couple minutes the kitty was out of the tree and back in his owners arms. This is why I love the people who work for the City of McComb. It wasnt part of his job description but Josh was willing to do what needed to be done to save the life of this kitty. Not all heros wear capes!
Full rescue video in comments.