The scene of the rescue on New Line Road in Letterkenny

HUGE efforts are being made to rescue a cat that has been stuck up a tree in Letterkenny for the last four days.

A rescue mission is taking place on New Line Road to try and get the frightened feline to safety.

Tara Lafferty from Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary has put out a call for help and is asking anyone with a Cherry Picker to get in touch.


“The cat is is stuck up a tree and we are on our fourth day now. We have a lovely tree surgeon that has come on board to help and we are trying to locate a cherry picker,” said Tara.

“The cat is howling like mad. It has been up there for four days and it’s freezing.”

Mario from MP Tree Surgeon has offered his services and is currently trying to get the cat down.

Anyone who is able to help is asked to contact Tara on 085-7704285.