Cats are incredible animals, known for enjoying the beauty of high places. This is because they can rest peacefully up there without worrying about potential predators or other dangers.
As a result, cats often climb trees. However, sometimes a tree becomes a safety spot when they’re running away from danger.
But even in high places, they are never completely safe. Some cats can miscalculate their abilities and end up stuck, high in a tree, needing human help. And that’s exactly what happened to this tiny kitten.
One day, a Long Island resident was out for a walk when his peaceful trip was interrupted by loud cries coming from up above.
Curious, he approached the tree and was stunned to see a tiny stray kitten stuck 40 feet high.
Worried about the kitten’s safety, the man immediately reached out to a local animal rescuer, John Debacker.
Thankfully, John wasted no time in reacting. He quickly arrived at the location and embarked on a rescue mission. He said in an interview:
“I knew immediately from his meows that he needed help.”
Experienced as he is, John ascended a ladder and started climbing towards the kitten while holding a can of cat food to lure the kitten down.
When John finally got closer to the kitten, he placed the can of food in the crook of the tree and began calling to him, hoping he would come down.
However, he was still far from the kitten, as his ladder wasn’t high enough. Despite this, John refused to give up on the poor soul. He stretched out his arm, encouraging the kitten to climb down.
But what happened next was completely unexpected, leaving everyone in shock. Unable to safely climb down, the tiny kitten decided to make a leap of faith.
Seeing this, John quickly reached out and, fortunately, caught the kitten in mid-air. He later said:
“I did not expect him to jump like that.”
After finally catching the tiny kitten, John carefully climbed down and felt a sense of relief that the mission was completed successfully.
He shared a video of the whole rescue mission on Facebook, saying:
“Screaming from about 40 feet high in a Hempstead tree for hours, this baby is safe!”
Following the dramatic rescue mission, the kitten was taken to Last Hope Animal Rescue in New York, where he received a thorough examination.
Surprisingly, the kitten was in great condition, but he remained at the shelter, patiently waiting to see what the future held for him.
No one knew how the kitten ended up so high up in a tree, but one thing was clear – now, he has a safe place where he can enjoy delicious meals and fun playtimes with the staff. He’s already thriving.
The shelter staff lovingly named him Oakley and quickly became smitten with his sweet personality.
They hope Oakley will soon find a forever home, where he will truly thrive and stay away from his tree adventures.
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