Arvada Firefighters Rescue Cat From Tree

ARVADA, CO — While basking in sunlight high above the neighborhood seems only natural in this warmer weather, a local cat may think twice before scaling another tall tree. The poor feline got stuck about two stories up and had to be rescued by local firefighters, according to the Arvada Fire Department.

A firefighter had to climb an extra-tall ladder and coax the poor cat into his arms, then carry his new four-legged friend down to safety.

Cat and owner were reunited and many thanked the firefighters for their rescue.

Last year, police in Arvada helped solve a case of a man who "adopted" cats from Craigslist and then tortured and killed them. Firefighters, police and officials across Colorado have been recognized for their compassion towards animals. A report earlier this year showed Colorado ranks 4th in the country for animal protections.