Presented by Debbie Dawson

• Most cats will come down on their own in 3-5 days
• Most cats are between 6 months old and 1 1/2 years old
• Most cats will come down in the dark (naturally nocturnal)
• They must come down backwards, not head first
• Declawed cats absolutely can not come down and should not be outside unattended
• The "record cat" is 21 days in the very top of a tree

• Place food (tuna or something the cat likes) as high up in the tree as you can reach with any ladder
• Make your best efforts in talking the cat down and placing food in the tree just before going to bed
• Do not let the cat see you in the house or on a deck, do all your coaxing from the base of the tree
• If possible use the "elevator system" or the "ramp system"
• Be patient! Nature is on our side--birds, wind storms, having to relieve themselves, etc.
• Put all dogs in the house or a garage until the cat comes down, especially for the night time hours.

• Is it your cat? All tree climbers charge for their service.
• How many days has it been stuck? Most come down in 3-5 days.
• Is the tree in your yard? You will need permission from the property owner to climb their tree.
• Is the cat declawed, ill or on any medication? If so, the cat should be rescued right away.
• How old is the cat? If it is only 8 weeks to 4 months, it should probably be rescued right away. These tend to go to the very top.
• How high in the tree is the cat? We can not go to the very top of a tree.

Cats on power poles. It is illegal for anyone unauthorized to climb a power or utility pole.

Cats in walls, chimneys and behind water heaters. Securely drape a blanket or sheet down to them so they can climb up on out.