A cat named Manhattan is finally safe and sound after spending two weeks stuck in a pine tree in Toledo, Ohio. On June 7, the helpless black feline climbed into an oak tree standing almost 40 feet tall, and the local police and firefighters were unable to help.
Humane Ohio attempted a rescue after a concerned citizen reached out, but the distressed cat climbed even higher into the tree as rescuers approached him. Running out of options, local rescue organization Compassionate Village appealed to a nearby landscaping service, who were happy to use their cherry picker to assist in Manhattan’s rescue.
Using cat food to lure the frightened cat to the cherry picker, Aaron Norris of Northwestern Tree Service and Landscaping retrieved Manhattan and brought him to safety in less than five minutes, according to WTOL.
Manhattan, who was found dehydrated, hungry, and covered in sap, has a long road to recovery ahead, but he’s currently in stable condition, and it’s a miracle he survived the lengthy ordeal.
Thanks to the dedicated rescuers and the animal-friendly business who had the resources necessary to save this sweet cat.
Thank you to all who helped rescue this cat.
Glad there’s a happy ending here. Thankyou Aaron and Northwestern Tree Service and Landscaping. Bless you guys. Aaron, we hope your hand is feeling better. Wishing Manhattan well and hopefully he’s in a loving furever home. Great job everyone.
Yaaay! I am always happy & proud when humans work together to save animals. Manhattan simply got himself into a tough situation and needed some help resolving it. Thanks to everyone who got involved. A small cost to save Manhattan’s life.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN SAVING THIS CAT. YOU ARE ALL HERO’S AND WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL.
I HOPE THE CAT FINDS A WONDERFUL NEW LOVING HOME AND AARON’S HAND HEALS REALLY QUICKLY.
THANKS AGAIN ALL!
Jess Manhattan! I’m so Happy for You little Darling.
It wasan exiting journey, but now you are in your very own loving home.
We wish you beautiful summerdays 🌸🐈🌞💚
Good to know there are compassionate businesses out there.
THANK YOU to Aaron Norris and Northwestern Tree Service and Landscaping for rescuing this sweet kitty.
I have several CATS and I’M STILL trying to figure them out — THANK YOU for rescuing this Sweetie — all of you Rescuers are the BEST — you’re HEROES — wonderful Human Beings — THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES — ALL LIFE is important.
Thank God that cat could be rescued!
Thank God that cat could be rescued!
My cat would go that high and somehow get down in 3 seconds. I would be on the patio pointing my date to the cat, then walk through the living room and open the door and the cat strolled in.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HUGE HEARTS IN SAVING THIS PRECIOUS KITTY. GOD BLESS YOU 😇
Thank God the the ree service employees were able to rescue Manhattan. 🐱🐈🐾💜🧡💛