Othello: Resilient Cat Endures Five Long Days in a Tree

An embattled, rain-soaked but very resilient domestic cat is back on solid ground - literally - thanks to the good folks at Adams County Pet Rescue.

The poor thing was rescued on Thursday after enduring five days, possibly more, in a towering tree in Othello's Lions Park. Numerous passersby expressed alarm about her precarious situation. The rescue team was responsive, but its hands were tied to a degree because of the cat's wily acrobatics. She leapfrogged from treetop to treetop; maybe this was a coping mechanism.

On Thursday, she scooted down to the lower branches. A rescue specialist identified only as Kaitlyn grabbed hold of the creature, but had trouble wrangling her into the employer-issued cat carrier. Simply put, the cat was being quarrelsome and Kaitlyn only had one free hand to begin with.

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It took several attempts, but ultimately the cat was safely ensconced in the rucksack.

As you can imagine, those five days exerted a ghastly toll. The kitty was parched and visibly emaciated.

The rescue team suspects that she is not a stray. At the time of her rescue, she was wearing a collar but it wasn't very telltale; no identification or contact info.

The ACPR couldn't be reached for comment.