" I don't understand why the animal control can't assist in the rescue of this cat. I thought that is one of the things they do. It's pitiful. "

" Try goggling cat rescue in bristol,ct. I saw a few numbers it's worth a try. It's mighty cold out there these nights. And in desperation try calling a tree removal company you might get lucky and reach a cat lover. Good luck! "

" The last time I was involved in something like this was a couple of years ago. We were successful in getting a truck used by our local electricity company. Some one rode up in the bucket and tried to pick up the cat. The cat then jumped and landed on all four feet. This was not the best case scenario. Even though she was not hurt it would have been better if some one could have just picked her up and avoided more trauma for her. She was, however, pronounced okay after being checked out by a local vet.
I would not just guess that the cat will come down because s/he is hungry. The cat is frightened and needs some help. My company is CMP as we live in Maine now; I seem to remember from my years in Bristol as a teacher that yours is Connecticut Light and Power. I would certainly try getting someone from there to help. There may be others who have buckets on their trucks because of the work they do which can be raised. (At this moment I do not remember what those are called but I am sure you know what I mean.) I would not leave it to this frightened cat to come down without assistance. Keep trying and I am sure you will find someone who is compassionate enough to step up to the plate and help. "

" that's what's wrong with this world today. if we can't show compassion to a cat, how are we supposed to solve bigger things. the "not me" syndrome again. If this was my "indoor" kitty that escaped, I would not leave it to the cat to come down on its own. I would pay someone who has access with a "cherry picker" or some sort of ladder truck with a bucket. Bring a basket up there with you so when you get the cat you can contain it on the way down. Im serious when I say this. Call Keisha Grant or Scot Haney from the news! "

" Nothing new here with the so called Animal Control in Bristol Connecticut. This office should be eliminated to help balance the City's budget for all the good they do !! "

" so that cat will end up cold and suffering in the tree if someone doesn't help it, especially since it hasn't eaten in 5 days. people stink. it's sad. "

" I hope this article reaches out to someone that is compassionate and has the resources to help one of God's creatures. "

" Don't assume the cat will be able to get out of the tree on her own. The cat's claws, which curl under, are built for climbing, not for descending. Unless a cat takes a chance on backing down (a rare event), she'll be up there until she's rescued or until she faints from starvation.

I recommend contacting a news station. It might end up getting national exposure, and cat lovers across the country might be able to put pressure on local groups (or motivate a publicity-seeking tree service) to rescue the poor cat. "

" Cat owners please please keep your cats indoors there are too many dangers out there, between wild animals, cats climbing trees, run over by vehicles,cats producing more cats, poison, accidents, etc. Cats don't belong outside. "