Asheville Tree-Top Cat Rescue

30/05/2025

Peaches had only been in a tree for about 24 hours. There was a good chance that she would figure out how to get down on her own but I wasn’t going to be able to help again until Sunday. She was pretty vocal about her predicament but wasn’t sure about me. I was worried she was going to retreat to the end of the limb so I did a quick nab before I was all set up luckily she was a pretty tolerant cat. Worked out ok, just a bit of a challenge to get her secured in the net. She is now home and pretty happy to be inside again!

https://youtu.be/9FhJeR-PdvA?si=Ng0-uEXNzq7_srgG

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Peaches had only been in a tree for about 24 hours. There was a good chance that she would figure out how to get down on her own but I wasn’t going to be ab...

26/05/2025

Holden is an inside kitty who got out and was scared up a tree. He really didn’t know what to do but really wanted some help. He was a little scared of me but some Churu later and we were great friends. He let me give him some pets and didn’t protest at all when I loaded him into the net. He is now safe, dry, and warm after his big adventure!

I was also given some great beer as a reward for returning this cute kitty to his loving owner!

https://youtu.be/IqxKAKw57Ag?si=ZxikyiMvUqhITyv_

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A Baribeau Cocanour

Holden is an inside kitty who got out and was scared up a tree. He really didn’t know what to do but really wanted some help. He was a little scared of me ...

10/05/2025

Another satisfied kitty owner!

10/05/2025

Frankie had been stuck in this tree for a couple days and even rode out a nasty hail storm. He was super sweet and just wanted some help. Luckily Frankie picked an oak tree so I was able to climb it but boy was it skinny! Not the best leverage to grab him but I really didn’t want to risk climbing any higher. He was happy to see me and once he settled in the net, he didn’t say another thing. His owner said he made a run for the litter box as soon as he was inside (glad he didn’t p*e on me either!). He is happy on the ground after his big adventure!

https://youtu.be/9oDYxRfGysw?si=tCIJPk71pEw3RDvf

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30/04/2025

Mishmuch got stuck in a tree yesterday. His owner thought he would probably be able to get down on his own but he was just too scared. He was super vocal about wanting some help. Poor kitty was shaking when I finally got up to him but was very happy to see me. He was less happy when I nabbed him but I can’t really blame him. I don’t expect to get a Christmas Card from Mishmuch but I know he is much happier back on the ground with his loving owners.

https://youtu.be/bNjRH73H2jg?si=wibrOAjDhHi6WJTy

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A Baribeau Cocanour

Mishmuch got stuck in the yesterday. His owner thought he would probably be able to get down on his own but he was just too scared. He was super vocal abou...

25/04/2025

This kitty had been up in a tree for about a week. The person who noticed it contacted local animal control who were unhelpful (she got the standard, “how many cat skeletons have you seen in a tree…” line). She put a call out for help on a pet page and a friend of mine forwarded it to me. It was a bit outside the range I normally cover but a cat in a tree for a week needs help. This cute little black panther was super sweet and was all about getting some help. She (I think it might be a girl kitty) really enjoyed the Churu I brought for her and her motor was really going. Based on where she was found, I’m pretty sure she was dumped in the park. The great news is the folks who found the cat are adopting it! Happy ending all around.

https://youtu.be/g_6b56EJZ8g?si=0wQEXTXCukIvFxOl

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This kitty had been up in a tree for about a week. The person who noticed it contacted local animal control who were unhelpful (she got the standard, “how m...

29/03/2025

Little Martha is an indoor kitty who somehow managed to get out and ended up in a tall poplar tree. She couldn’t figure out how to get down the tree and kept wanting to go heads first which wasn’t working. Her owner was worried she was going to fall trying to get down. Martha was all about some help and was very chill the whole time. She did grab hold of me with her claws when I grabbed her but no problems for either of us. She is back home and much happier now with her owner.

https://youtu.be/F2BIyk35YE8?si=qBnuE3SoS7yhP6Bu

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A Baribeau Cocanour

Little Martha is an indoor kitty who somehow managed to get out and ended up in a tall poplar tree. She couldn’t figure out how to get down the tree and kep...

06/02/2025

Tally had been in the tree for two days. Her owner hoped she would get down on her own but Tally was too scared. Tally was a bit scared of me as well and retreated further out on the limb. It took a few pets but she eventually came close enough I could grab her. She is now safely home and I will guarantee a whole lot happier!

https://youtu.be/JP3UMGOF8_w?si=uzjqLRb2MdLXxBPT

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Tally had been in the tree for two days. Her owner hoped she would get down on her own but Tally was too scared. Tally was a bit scared of me as well and r...

31/01/2025

An unknown orange kitty in W. Asheville had been stuck in the tree for a day or so. He (so I assume) was enjoying the beautiful day and was super chill. He was super friendly and gave me a few head butts before I put him in the net. He looked well loved and appears to belong to someone. I didn’t want to take him to the shelter since I think he lives close by. Looks like he was strolling his way home as I was working my way out of the tree.

https://youtu.be/nMqEsByQV3c?si=yFUvrsYojlU43sPJ

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A Baribeau Cocanour

31/01/2025

Chia door dashed and got stuck in a tree. She was super cute and really wanted some help. Luckily she climbed down a good bit from where she was. The tree was challenging due to all the limbs I had to weave around but Chia made my job easier by meeting me part way. She is now back inside with her very worried owner who is extremely happy to have her.

https://youtu.be/93A8GQlI5MI?si=9GReEWNtzVWYeD5N

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A Baribeau Cocanour

Chia door dashed and got stuck in a tree. She was super cute and really wanted some help. Luckily she climbed down a good bit from where she was. The tree...

30/01/2025

Harley the Maine C**n kitty spent a cold night in the tree and his owner really wanted him back home. He wasn’t too sure about me but stuck around until I got close. It looked like Harley was going to retreat out to the end of the limb which would make it a complicated rescue so I went for a quick grab before I was fully set. I got him and secured him in the net but Harley was not a fan at all. He is back home with his loving owner and is much happier with all four paws on the ground.

https://youtu.be/qOrJq20qj8E?si=fCPQQWKclqtBu5Kd

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Harley the Maine C**n kitty spent a cold night in the tree and his owner really wanted him back home. He wasn’t too sure about me but stuck around until I g...

18/01/2025

Smoky had been in a tree for a couple days before I got there. The fire department had been out but he was too high up in the tree. I was warned Smoky wasn’t a very friendly kitty but you can’t really blame him. He was rescued from a trailer where he was stuck without food/water after Helene. Needless to say he had some trust issues. Unfortunately I had to use the catch pole since he was not interested in being my friend. I use the catch pole as a last resort but better to get the cat down and sometimes this is the only way. Smoky fought me every inch but I finally go him into the net. He is happy now on the ground with his family who rescued him and loves him.

https://youtu.be/zjWm2yxb-5E?si=OjtXJgieeizO2Ymf

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A Baribeau Cocanour

Smoky had been in a tree for a couple days before I got there. The fire department had been out but he was too high up in the tree. I was warned Smoky wasn...