kliskey Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 My kittens were let out for the first time today. I have two, one female and the other male. Boris, the male is chubby, dumb and really scared of everything, I mean, he was walking like a drunk man when he first tried walking on grass Clara, is the opposite, very much a tomboi. She will just run and hope for the best, explores anything and everything and doesn't worry about the consequence. But of course, the one to run up the tree was Boris... I.D.I.O.T! He has now been stuck up there for 5 hours, its raining and there are about 11 Crows flying around its pinnacle The tree is 35m tall, its a conifer, so incredibly flimsy, and I am not sure what to do. We placed our tallest ladder by the tree trying to encourage him to come down, and placed food at the base. Still nothing He was at the top, but because it started raining, he has moved down 1 branch into the cover. We phoned the RSPCA and they basically told us to bugger off, and the Fire brigade wanted like £150 So basically, have you any idea what we should do? *Upset* Klis. Link to post Share on other sites
justin.kovacs Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Climb up there and get him.... Link to post Share on other sites
kliskey Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I would if I could mate - conifers have no low branchs, and if they do, they snap like matches. the tree has a lower diameter, of well, less then 2 meteres. If i tried climbing it.... Well put it this way, it would be easier to get a chainsaw, and frankly, both would result in a cat pancake.... Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've climbed conifers before, put your weight as close to the tree trunk as you can and you should be ok. Or just get some kid to do it for a fiver, they should easily be light enough to climb and get your kitty back. Link to post Share on other sites
BaggyPants Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cats are very sturdy, even as kittens. Shake the little devil out of there, or tie a rope to the tree as high as you can get with a ladder and pull it over, then shake it. You won't hurt the cat, they can fall from just about any height. Been known for a cat to fall over ten storeys and survive without a scratch. Link to post Share on other sites
Fin Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 40mm grenade? It will climb down eventually, animals will go to greater lengths for food than climbing up and down a tall tree. Link to post Share on other sites
screamin_weasel Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 you're a memebr of an AIRSOFT forum. the clue's in the sentence,....... Link to post Share on other sites
The Badger Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Net gun. http://www.nggablog.com/featured/buy-net-g...ike-rob-and-big Link to post Share on other sites
AirsoftAddict Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cats are very sturdy, even as kittens. Shake the little devil out of there, or tie a rope to the tree as high as you can get with a ladder and pull it over, then shake it. You won't hurt the cat, they can fall from just about any height. Been known for a cat to fall over ten storeys and survive without a scratch. Not true they land and break there jaws, Just leave him up there, he will come down himself Link to post Share on other sites
darkchild130 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 my kat fell off the roof of my house when he was a kitten (christ knows how he got up there) he got a bloody nose and thats about it. Im sure your kat will climb down himself as soon as he figures out how. Darkchild Link to post Share on other sites
Walton_County_Firefighter Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 A cat in a tree huh? I've been a firefighter since I was 16 and I've never actually saved a cat from a tree.Saved pets from fires, did CPR on a raccoon two months ago and made the news..... Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 got anything you could spread around the bottom of the tree to soften the impact should the poor kitty fall? aww poor kitty.. mewww Link to post Share on other sites
Aitch Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 They are hardy buggers, one of mine took on a car last week and lost, wouldn't have noticed had he not hopped on the table infront of me to get his belly rubbed exposing his rather torn up rear leg with claws hanging off, ouch, quick trip to the vet to make sure he was ok and he was fine, Yours will come down on his own when he is ready, espesh if he has no balls, if he hasn't been neutered he may well go for a wee walkabout, but he'll return So chop their bits off before ever letting them out and they'll have less adventurous tendancies (sounds like being married......ouch ) Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 mewww poor kitteh! I wanna go up that tree to give the poor kitten a hugz. Link to post Share on other sites
blue_5 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 £150???? What brigade is that? Ive done a few animal rescues (including a bird from a tree...don't ask) and the owners have never been charged. Its a special service in brigade lingo, and should be covered. Unfortunately, nowadays the whole of the UKs civil brigades are forced to run like a business, and utimately is all about the £££. Klisley, any update? Trouble is tallest ladder on uk fire appliances is 13.5 meters, anything over will have to be ladder platforms/skylifts etc. I know its tough, but if he's still up there, get the brigade out, and either put the cost down to experience or, go to the papers afterwards, and make people aware of the charge. Really feel for you, my little 9 week old kitten went missing the other day, even though i knew she would be curled up somewhere warm I was still clucking around like a mother hen until I found her (i'd left the back door open by accident) Link to post Share on other sites
rhino Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 probably best thing to do would be to put some food down near the bottom of the tree and wait him out. And i know i shouldn't, but i kept thinking of THIS (namely 1.17 on that vid) Link to post Share on other sites
davedawg123 Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Im sure your kat will climb down himself as soon as he figures out how. Agreed. I had a kitten that climbed up a tall palm tree as it was curious about a bird's nest up there. I left him alone, he stayed up there for about an hour, and he eventually meowed and climbed down on his own. I'm no animal psychologist, but I think the more people get nervous about their cats in trees, hollering and attempting to rescue it, the more anxious the cats get about coming down. It may seem cruel, but have you tried spraying it with water? Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 My cat did the same thing (tree was not as big) shake the tree till the cats get disturbed then they will fall down the branches and land on their feet. my cat did it twice the second time we left him up there for a week ! before he decided he was hungry and just lept down the tree i was like WTF the cat could have come down anytime it wanted. Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 lol aww i just love cats sooo much mewwwww Link to post Share on other sites
aeviv Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 I want to know more about the guy who CRPed a Racoon. If thats weird then im guilty. Aside from various airsoft tactics, try shaking the tree, or try showering him with a hose Link to post Share on other sites
sgt.kicker Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 try lighting the tree on fire. Link to post Share on other sites
The End Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 My kittens were let out for the first time today. I have two, one female and the other male. Boris, the male is chubby, dumb and really scared of everything, I mean, he was walking like a drunk man when he first tried walking on grass Clara, is the opposite, very much a tomboi. She will just run and hope for the best, explores anything and everything and doesn't worry about the consequence. But of course, the one to run up the tree was Boris... I.D.I.O.T! He has now been stuck up there for 5 hours, its raining and there are about 11 Crows flying around its pinnacle The tree is 35m tall, its a conifer, so incredibly flimsy, and I am not sure what to do. We placed our tallest ladder by the tree trying to encourage him to come down, and placed food at the base. Still nothing We phoned the RSPCA and they basically told us to bugger off, and the Fire brigade wanted like £150 So basically, have you any idea what we should do? *Upset* Klis. sigh* thats why you NEVER let a cat outside, they are clearly domesticated animals, and especially if it was a kitten. but, I suppose you could have several people around the tree with a blanket, and then use a hose to shoot it out. Link to post Share on other sites
Desolation mkII Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Cut down the tree. got anything you could spread around the bottom of the tree to soften the impact should the poor kitty fall? aww poor kitty.. mewww mewww poor kitteh! I wanna go up that tree to give the poor kitten a hugz. lol aww i just love cats sooo much mewwwww I am getting the impression that you like cats Punky Pink... Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 mewwww of course. i love my kind. mewwwwww Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 To sum up the thread 1) Leave it alone 2) 40mm grenade 3) Spray it with water 4) cut down the tree 5) fire Link to post Share on other sites
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