Climber's Guide to Rescuing Cats in Trees

A guide to recruit, educate, and inspire tree climbers

in the noble service of rescuing cats in trees

safely and successfully

Randall Kolb

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

April 2024

Table of Contents

Preface

Getting Started

Cat-Handling Gear

• Cat Bag
• Carrier
• Catch-Pole
• Net
• Trap
• Miscellaneous

Case Management

• Initial Contact
• Arrival
• Site Management

Cat Management

• Reading the Cat
• Vocalizations
• Rescue Strategy
• Approaching the Cat
• Attracting the Cat

Rescue Methods

• Lap
• Lap Bag
• Carrier
• Scruff Bag
• Trap
• Catch-Pole
• Net
• Rope-Bag
• Exceptional Cases

Home Again

Lessons Learned

Insights

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