Episode 77: Get Meowta Here: Treetop Cat Rescues With Duane Hook

What do you do when a cat climbs higher than a ladder—or a fire truck—can reach?In this episode, we’re joined by Duane Hook, a professional tree climber and founder of Cat In A Tree Rescue. Since 2010, Duane has been combining expert arborist techniques with a deep love for animals to bring stranded cats back to solid ground.Duane walks us through the high-pressure world of canopy rescues, from managing "indoor-only" escape artists to handling senior and feral cats in dense woods. We dive into the specialized safety gear and low-stress techniques required to keep everyone safe when the stakes (and the branches) are high.In This Episode:​The Art of the Rescue: How Duane uses modern ropes and safety gear to protect the cat and the tree.​Calm in the Canopy: Techniques for reducing fear and stress for animals trapped in high-altitude environments.​Treetop Stories: From backyard maples to "unclimbable" city trees, Duane shares his most memorable missions.Connect with Duane Hook:​Cat In A Tree Rescue getmeowtahere.com​To donate to Duane: venmo.com/u/getmeowtahere Support the Show:​Official Merch: Shop Shelter Cats Podcast gear at sheltercatspod.com.​Chewy Affiliate: Help support local shelters and this podcast by making your pet purchases through our Chewy Give Back link.​Follow Michelle (The Meow Maven): Catch her journey on TikTok.The Team:​Hosts: Dan "The Cat Man" & Michelle "The Meow Maven"​Executive Producer: Stephen Quandt (catbehaviorhelp.com)​Editor: Jacob HaleyQuestions or Comments? Email us at: dan@tylerthecat.com or sheltercatspodcast@gmail.com.