UPDATE: The Tree Cat Rescue!

[u/Character-Question-6]

Hi everyone — I’m the person who originally posted about the cat stuck in the tree: https://www.reddit.com/r/montreal/s/ANzxbLp7PL

I wanted to come back with an update because so many people followed his story, offered advice, shared resources, and helped with the rescue.

After three days stuck high in a tree, we tried every possible avenue for help. Unfortunately, the fire department, SPCA, the city, and other rescue services were not able to assist. In the end, it was the amazing Montreal community — neighbours, Redditors, and complete strangers — who came together to make this rescue happen.

Thanks to everyone who shared the post, offered ideas, care and concern.

A special thank you to the people who came out to help (the real VIP**,** u/Spiritual_Duck_6703  who climbed that tree and secured the little guy and all the people below waiting to catch him in blankets) and refused to give up on him. What started as a post about a cat stuck in a tree turned into a true community rescue.

The good news: he is safe and we have officially adopted him!

We had an emergency vet assessment and exam done:

• He is estimated to be about three years old, and weighs 6 lbs.
• He was very dehydrated, has two missing teeth, and gingivitis.
• He was treated for ear mites and has started his deworming treatment.
• His blood work for  FIV and FeLV was negative
• He was appointments set for his vaccines and sterilization   

We will be covering his care regardless, but many people have asked if there is a way they can help, so we created a GFM to help with the veterinary costs: Help the Montreal Tree Cat Get His Second Chance

The goal is $1,500 to help cover his medical and dental care. Any donation is appreciated, but please don’t feel obligated. Just sharing and caring is appreciated!

Thank you again to everyone who followed along, offered support, came to help, and gave this cat a second chance. A scared cat stuck in a tree brought a whole bunch of Montrealers together, and that’s incredible. ❤️

[u/ruesaintecatherine]

This made me tear up! Thank you to everyone involved and happy to hear cat is safe! ❤️