Yesterday, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and the Dayton Fire Department came together to help save the life of a cat in need!

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Humane Agent received a report of a cat stuck in a pipe. The cat, who was believed to have been chasing an animal, got its head stuck in a metal fencing pipe that was embedded into a cement block. Witnesses report that it had been stuck in the pipe for hours. The ground around it was just dirt. The cat had worn down its nails clenching at the ground trying to escape.

When the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s team came onto the scene they chipped away at the cement surrounding the pipe. However, the pipe inside was far too thick to easily remove the scared cat. Our team sprang into action and gave the cat a sedative to keep it calm while they worked to save it from the pipe.

They relocated the piece of pipe and cat from the scene and rushed over to the Dayton Fire Department’s Headquarters, Station 4. There, the fire department used all the emergency equipment in their arsenal to help save this cat. From the Jaws of Life to hack saws, the team worked together for hours, determined to help.

After two hours of sweat and hard work by the team at the fire station, the pipe was cut enough so the cat could safely be removed. Tired and scared, the cat was transported to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton where he was examined by a veterinarian and is now safely recuperating.

“We are so thankful for the hard work and assistance of those at the Dayton Fire Department,” said Brian Weltge, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “We are also grateful for those in the community who were our eyes and ears and reported this injured cat to us. If you ever see an injured animal or witness anything that may be neglectful or abusive, please report it to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Your reports are safe and anonymous and can help save the life of an animal in need.”

The cat, now named Piper, suffered injuries to his feet and his face is swollen from the many hours he spent tugging inside the pipe. He is now resting in the care of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and is believed to make a full recovery.

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