The rescue mission on New Line Road on Thursday

AFTER four days up a tree in Letterkenny a cat has been safely returned to its owners following a rescue mission this morning.

Following an appeal from Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary Gortlee Tool Hire provided a cherry picker free of charge while Mario from MP Tree Surgeon also came to the rescue.

After trying numerous tactics to get the cat, named Cheetara, down from the tree their hard work paid off this afternoon.


Owners Mary and Daniel Crowley were over the moon to be reunited with their pet after four long days.

Tara Lafferty from Animals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary thanked everyone that helped in the operation.

“Where there is a will there’s a way. His four day ordeal is over. Everyone was amazing. Thank you so much,” said Tara.