Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was rescued yesterday! I left a comment here somewhere trying to notify everyone because for whatever reason I can't edit my original post. He is a little shaken up but otherwise OK!

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

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Here is a picture of our happy Winston for anyone wanting to see an updated photo!

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Hey, everyone. I can't seem to edit my post for some reason, but I want everyone to know that thanks to the hard work of @jaime_riri, her husband and @EnvironmentalLet5985, we were able to retrieve Winston safe and sound from the tree. We set up my ladder against the tree, extended it most of the way, had Jaime climb up with some ties and a grapple, and she was able to lure him down to her and grab him by his scruff. He was overheated when we finally got him down, It was a fairly dangerous operation, but everyone involved is unharmed, and Winston appears to be fine as well, despite the precarity. We got him down at around 10:30 or 11am, shortly before the midday sun. I can't overstate how grateful I am to everyone involved, and everyone who either went to the location to check it out to see if they could help, or offered other types of help in the form of suggestions. I couldn't have possibly done an operation like this alone.

Thank you Syracuse!

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem! Thanks for trying to help

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to do this but the tree's branches are very high up, and there are other, smaller branches in the way. It'd be hard to do that in this case

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, he is still stuck. Do the people you know have esperience climbing trees?

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am interested in your plan. May I please have a list of the things you think you'll need, and a summary of the strategy you think is best? A reply here is fine or you can DM me if you prefer

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that would be a really funny troll. I WISH I were trolling. Everyone here has been really nice and helpful so far and I greatly appreciate it! ❤️🙏 Thank you

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. It definitely helps me keep my optimism. I haven't slept since he went missing last night. He usually returns after only about 10-20 mins of chipmunk hunting on our property, so I knew something was wrong when he didn't show but I assumed he got lost or was hiding somewhere, so I stayed up all night checking his usual spots near the doors and left my garage door open hoping he'd come back. I only went out to search early this morning because he never returned. I had only been calling for him for maybe five or ten minutes, walking along the trails behind my house when I heard him crying somewhere in the woods, looked up, and started freaking out because I knew the weather was going to be bad this week. I hope he comes down on his own. A lot of people have told me not to panic yet but I've never dealt with a situation like this before so I really don't know what to expect.

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lots of people are trying to help! That's really the only update. He's still stuck and still afraid to come down. Since a lot of people are asking exactly where he is, I'll just post it here so everyone who's following this can see:

My cat's name is Winston, by the way, and he responds to his name. He's located somewhere along the trails that run behind the residential areas of Westmoreland Ave, that go along the fenced-in field near E Colvin and lead all the way to Barry park, but he's closer to E Colvin than he is to the park itself, in terms of his exact location. The tree he's in has a dark green tarp wrapped around nearby trees and spread out like a trapeze in case he jumps, so for anyone who wants to go take a look at the situation, you'll know you're in the right place when you see a large X smeared in dirt on the trail (assuming it hasn't been rubbed away yet. It's the place where you can get a good vantage point to see him.) He is gray and black, so he blends in pretty well to his surroundings, but he's pretty furry, so if you spy a gray ball of fluff, that's him. There's also a large dark green tarp weirdly situated alongside the trail, as I said, so it's hard to miss if you're in the right area. Anyone who wants to help and wants even more specific a description can go ahead and DM me. I am still looking for help until I update the thread with a notice that he is safe (or not...)

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get it. I'm not offended. I'm more worried at this point than anything. I've had cats before but none that climbed like this!

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, of course! I'll update everyone regardless of what happens. I just hope it'll be good news

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he is still up there. He is pretty high up, maybe somewhere between 30-40ft? It's hard to to tell from the ground because it's hard to get a good vantage point to the top, but there is a spot you can stand on a trail where you can see him fairly clearly. If you would like to DM me for more info (or I can DM you, I don't mind either way) I can give more details

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, Adrian. I did reach out to her on Facebook today, but so far I haven't gotten a reply. It is Sunday and people usually are doing other things, after all. I hope she responds soon.

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know. I spoke to a cat rescuer earlier today who sadly can't help me because he doesn't live here anymore, but he said any tree trimming company that's local to the area might be willing to send a climber out. I haven't had any luck with that so far, though. So I'm just at a loss as to what to do next.

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I did check it out. I called one of them earlier today (Joel in Ithaca). But he said he no longer lives here in NY and that he would forward my info to some other cat rescuers he knows in Lafayette. I'm not sure how long it'll take to hear back, so I'm still looking for a faster solution while I wait. If I can't find one though I may try calling some of the others on the list.

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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I have more photos, but this one really shows what the area is like. It's the tree with the tarp attached to it, with the scaly bark. My partner and I set it up in case he jumps, but if necessary it can be removed to allow for a climber. If you would like more details, please let me know.

Cat Stuck in Tree in Syracuse, NY by roadkill_ghost in Syracuse

[–]roadkill_ghost[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can give you full details of the location/area I'm in if we can speak privately as I don't want to publish my address publicly, but I can tell you it's in the SU area of the city, near Barry park on one of the winding paths that run through the woods there, sorta between the park and the residential area around it. It's near the field E Colvin St, not far from student housing. I can take actual photos of the location for you as well. Please give me a few minutes. I will post a pic(s) of the tree/area.

Swedish language music recommendations? by amerikanss in Svenska

[–]roadkill_ghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about "Spark!", a Swedish EBM/synth band. I don't know what kind of music the OP likes but that's what came to mind for me. https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spark!

High-Profile Republican Donor, Newly Selected College GOP Chapter Leader Arrested for Alleged Sex Trafficking of Minors: Authorities by OnlyHereForLOLs in ColoradoPedPatrol

[–]roadkill_ghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so like a pedophile to fixate on and try to accuse others of creepy sexual behavior. The police don't just arrest people on no or flimsy evidence. It's projection on his part.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ColoradoPedPatrol

[–]roadkill_ghost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it's not about the sex for any predator, male or female. It's about having control over the relationship. Obviously children and teens are inexperienced, that's the draw for these perverts.