Just get a long length of monofilament fish-line, and tie a some colorful piece of yarn to the end of it. Then drag the end with the yarn slowly past the tree in a jerky movement. Peekaboo will come down to chase the yarn. (I practice fly-casting this way. And the cats seem to love chasing the piece of yarn across the yard.)
I once had a cat (before I realized they didn’t HAVE to go out) that my neighbor’s dog liked to play with. One time some rouge dogs chased my cat up a tree. His dog friend chased the rouge dogs away and went back to the tree and reassured my cat that it was safe to come down. Miss them both.
Having removed a kitten from a tree more than once, I recommend a basket for the kitten to climb into and a heavy coat to protect your arms. Gloves might be good, too.
Cats have claws that are designed to take them in one direction: forward — or up, if that’s where they’re pointed. That’s why a cat can shimmy up a tree in mere seconds to get out of the way of whatever might be chasing him, such as a dog.
But what goes up doesn’t necessarily come down easily. Going up is a breeze for cats; coming down can best be described as a series of awkward falls, hopefully none very far or very hard. Because the descent can be so scary, cats (especially young ones who don’t know better) do get themselves stuck up high pretty regularly. Most come down on their own without anyone realizing they were ever up there. Others will cry and get everyone worked up and then come down on their own.
Most cats will indeed decide to come down when they’re hungry enough.
If you think a cat — or any animal — is in trouble, call your local animal control officers. They’re the ones best equipped to deal with any life-threatening situation.
Had a cat that chased a squirrel up a very tall tree. She couldn’t come down and mewed for a long time. The first limb was 20 feet above the ground and I had only a 6’ ladder, I told her you got up and you get down, and I went into the house. In a few minutes she was in the house also. Above the limb was a large knot hole that became her favorite place to watch the world.
stairsteppublishing over 3 years ago
Peekaboo – you have been up that tree more than once and came down on your own. You don’t need his help.
littlejohn Premium Member over 3 years ago
Just get a long length of monofilament fish-line, and tie a some colorful piece of yarn to the end of it. Then drag the end with the yarn slowly past the tree in a jerky movement. Peekaboo will come down to chase the yarn. (I practice fly-casting this way. And the cats seem to love chasing the piece of yarn across the yard.)
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Just to see the sheer look of terror on Peekaboo’s face!
Purple People Eater over 3 years ago
I’ve never caught a kitten, but I caught a cold.
Jaymi Cee Premium Member over 3 years ago
Open a can of sardines. She’ll figure it out.
DM2860 over 3 years ago
Just jump on to his shirt and catch the cloth with your claws.
johndifool over 3 years ago
Puddy Tat fowgot two pack a paratoot…
hooglah over 3 years ago
Get the shotgun….that always works.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
If it involves climbing a tree, hope you have a nice day there….
Bruce1253 over 3 years ago
You do realize that when Peekaboo jumps, every claw she has is going to be at full extension, right?
samfran6-0 over 3 years ago
I once had a cat (before I realized they didn’t HAVE to go out) that my neighbor’s dog liked to play with. One time some rouge dogs chased my cat up a tree. His dog friend chased the rouge dogs away and went back to the tree and reassured my cat that it was safe to come down. Miss them both.
bakana over 3 years ago
Catching a Kitten is not too much different than catching a coil of miniature Barb Wire.
Except the Kitten Moves.
jbarnes over 3 years ago
Having removed a kitten from a tree more than once, I recommend a basket for the kitten to climb into and a heavy coat to protect your arms. Gloves might be good, too.
briangj2 over 3 years ago
A repost:
Cats have claws that are designed to take them in one direction: forward — or up, if that’s where they’re pointed. That’s why a cat can shimmy up a tree in mere seconds to get out of the way of whatever might be chasing him, such as a dog.
But what goes up doesn’t necessarily come down easily. Going up is a breeze for cats; coming down can best be described as a series of awkward falls, hopefully none very far or very hard. Because the descent can be so scary, cats (especially young ones who don’t know better) do get themselves stuck up high pretty regularly. Most come down on their own without anyone realizing they were ever up there. Others will cry and get everyone worked up and then come down on their own.
Most cats will indeed decide to come down when they’re hungry enough.
If you think a cat — or any animal — is in trouble, call your local animal control officers. They’re the ones best equipped to deal with any life-threatening situation.
http://www.vetstreet.com/dr-marty-becker/how-do-i-get-a-cat-out-of-a-tree
AlfredJr.Hall over 3 years ago
Call the fire department,man. A cat’a stuck up a tree after a pursult with a couple of squirrels.
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
The sarcastic little feline there.
stairsteppublishing over 3 years ago
Had a cat that chased a squirrel up a very tall tree. She couldn’t come down and mewed for a long time. The first limb was 20 feet above the ground and I had only a 6’ ladder, I told her you got up and you get down, and I went into the house. In a few minutes she was in the house also. Above the limb was a large knot hole that became her favorite place to watch the world.