Ann Arbor, MI – Firefighters in Ann Arbor came to the rescue Monday morning after a curious indoor cat found itself stranded high in a tree, according to the Ann Arbor Fire Department.
Officials said Ladder 1-5, Shift 3, responded to the call after the cat, which had reportedly slipped outside overnight, became stuck while climbing. The rescue team safely retrieved the feline, which appeared uninjured and was quickly reunited with its owners.
According to the department’s social media update, the cat was “living out its tree-climbing dreams” before firefighters intervened. Photos shared by the city show the crew using a ladder truck to reach the animal.
No injuries were reported during the incident. The department humorously noted the cat now has “eight lives left.”
This lighthearted rescue highlights the department’s continued commitment to serving the Ann Arbor community — whether it’s a structure fire or a stranded pet.
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