From a reader:

CAT HAS BEEN RESCUED We could really use some help. My husband and I have a stray young cat stuck in our tree (at least 60 ft. up) behind our home and no one seems to want to help rescue it.

I know this is a long shot and a strange request, but maybe someone could help us rescue this cat before it's too late. I've exhausted every resource I know, and all I've gotten from the fire dept. and police is "shoot it down" ... the SPCA doesn't deal with this, and animal control doesn't waste their time with cats, just dogs.

I just don't know what to do at this point; it's killing me to hear it's desperate meows for help. So I guess I'm asking for suggestions, ideas and help on how to get a stray kitty out of a tree.

We're worried sick about this cat. It's getting cold at night and calling for ugly weather so we're getting more & mored worried for the cat's welfare. Our 30 ft. ladder isn't even getting close to it.

We did put a can of tuna on the highest branch we could reach, hoping it'll come down for that. But as time goes on we're having our doubts. I called the animal emergency clinic and they said to call the police or fire company, which I did, and they said they can't help and recommended shooting it.

I'm truly at a loss, so if anyone has an idea on how to help this forlorn kitty, please e-mail me at mysaygrace@mail.arczip.com.

Thank you,
Lisa