It took a saw, rope and lots of patience to save a scared kitten stuck in a tree for a week, but unwilling to be rescued.
Sawang Rojthummasathan Sattahip Foundation officers were called to a house off Chamchuri Road March 20 on reports that little “Samlee” had been crying in a neem tree for days.
The cat, however, didn’t think much more of the rescuers than it did the dog that chased it into the tree. It repeatedly backed off from officers until it ran out of branch. Then a rescuer looped a leash over the feline, which sent it into full panic mode.
The cat latched on to the branch with all four claws. Frustrated rescuers finally hacked off the entire branch with a saw.
Almost immediately after being set free, the scaredy cat spotted another dog and bolted from the scene.
Owner Ubol Nimnuan, 52, said Samlee went missing March 13 after her pet dog Dang chased it. Neighbors knew the feline was in the tree, but didn’t think it serious until the cries for food and help became very loud.
