As I was leaving to pick up Toph from school today, I heard an AWFUL screeching noise. It sounded like a cat--it was. Our neighbor's cat was stuck in their garage door at the top. It was closed all the way. Only Smoky's back half was hanging out--hence the noise.
I ran to the door and rang the doorbell like a crazed lunatic. Of course, they weren't home--or they would have fixed the problem! I looked around for a way to help poor Smoky. He belongs to the whole neighborhood, and although I DON'T like cats and am allergic to them, I wouldn't want to see this cat squished.
Fortunately, a good neighbor saw me and ran to my aid. Then we called upon another neighbor who was leaving for school pick up. He brought a bat and tried to make a hole for us to get Smoky through. More neighbors rushed to help and a hole was made, but Smoky wouldn't move.
Then Smoky's Mom came home and opened the garage door. She'd intended to go return something at the mall, but then she realized she had Costco in her trunk. Thank GOODNESS for Costco! Smoky went to the Vet. and has been pronounced fine. He's got some nerve damage and can't bear weight on one leg, but he suffered no internal injuries. I'm so grateful that my neighbors were home to help!
Nobody knows how Smoky came to be in that position. He's used up another life though, so he'd better be careful!
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oh poor cat. Bet that was a site to see. Wish I could have been there to help. Im glad that you got it out.
I have been pondering Smoky's situation ever since yesterday when you told me about it. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around how he could have possibly gotten stuck at the top??? I am glad that he is going to be fine. I am also curious about the damage to your neighbor's garage door. Is it bad?
As far as I know, the garage door sustained NO damage. It looks FINE from here! All around, this family got very lucky!
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