- Location
- Gibsons BC
Declaw the little troublemaker!
Cat rescue in NH
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treehumper
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ridgefield, NJ
I explain to the cat owner that our p[[[[[cat has inputted his comment here.... hourly rate is $150 for two men and they didn't complain but were thankful. I position by saying we would be making that doing tree work so it's really replacing the income we would otherwise make. No qualms about that.244444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444401012.3 d ouch! my cat rolled over onto the keyboard and is now gnawing on my knuckles.....
- Location
- Milford, New Hampshire
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I don't know if ......my husband would kill me for paying somebody to help,
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Tim,
Knowing you, I doubt that you would ever charge for this service, and would refuse payment if offered.
I probably didn't express my peave well enough. Rather than a discussion on whether or not to charge, the specific question I should have asked is why people who call for help generally are looking for a free rescue? If any discussion of payment starts, the conversation usually ends.
My experience is people expect arborists to make a house call to rescue a cat for free, when they have already been turned down by the police, fire, animal rescue league, etc. Would these same owners or worried neighbors bring same cat to the vet and ask for free medical care? Do they view us as less of a professional?
I don't know if ......my husband would kill me for paying somebody to help,
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Tim,
Knowing you, I doubt that you would ever charge for this service, and would refuse payment if offered.
I probably didn't express my peave well enough. Rather than a discussion on whether or not to charge, the specific question I should have asked is why people who call for help generally are looking for a free rescue? If any discussion of payment starts, the conversation usually ends.
My experience is people expect arborists to make a house call to rescue a cat for free, when they have already been turned down by the police, fire, animal rescue league, etc. Would these same owners or worried neighbors bring same cat to the vet and ask for free medical care? Do they view us as less of a professional?
chris_girard
Branched out member
- Location
- Gilmanton, N.H.
Nice job Tim.
Our cat got caught up in a big red oak last Fri. Spent all day up there in the rain from what the neighbors told us.
I got home from work and could hear him meowing. I set my throw line up and was just pulling up my climb line when he got spooked by the line and started back down on his own.
My wife and kids were very happy to have their wet kitty back.
Our cat got caught up in a big red oak last Fri. Spent all day up there in the rain from what the neighbors told us.
I got home from work and could hear him meowing. I set my throw line up and was just pulling up my climb line when he got spooked by the line and started back down on his own.
My wife and kids were very happy to have their wet kitty back.
I've done my fair share of free cat rescues over the years. I only charged one woman in Lake George,NY who was very rude to us when we were there rescuing her cat. I rescued one cat in Saratoga Springs,NY on a weekend and drove by a couple of weeks later to see that they had several trees & stumps removed and pruning done and I wasn't even asked to bid on it...I guess their "regular" tree guy wouldn't do the cat recue! As a matter of fact I have NEVER had someone I did a cat rescue for EVER call me back for tree work. When I was a climbing instructor there were a lot of ferral cats at the center. One black kitten would follow us to areas we would go to climb at. I could never catch her. One day one of the students walked into the office holding the kitten. I put her in a box and took the students out. Returned and she was gone...ended up finding her asleep in a box of ArborWear pants! 4 years later and we still have her...so I guess thats a cat rescue also since a lot of those cats became fox food!
- Location
- New England (NH)
I should have got in on this post earlier- funny how we talked about this @ the shop the other day. I would have loved to see the rescue.
"a lot of those cats became fox food!"
a perfect use for feral cats
a perfect use for feral cats
- Location
- Longmont, CO
The question is: To charge, or not to charge? (For a cat rescue)
treehumper
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ridgefield, NJ
Charge. You are offering a service that comes with expenses and loss of other potential revenue. As stated above, if you hope this will endear you to the person and they'll call you for paid work later on, think again.
It takes skill to do a proper rescue and there are issues of liability.
While it's nice to be a good samaritan the reality is this should be a paid service. The fire dept. doesn't do it anymore because there is a hard cost involved, not to mention what would happen if a real emergency arose and they were indisposed on a cat rescue.
I'm a cat person (we've got 4) and I don't get anything for free for them.
It takes skill to do a proper rescue and there are issues of liability.
While it's nice to be a good samaritan the reality is this should be a paid service. The fire dept. doesn't do it anymore because there is a hard cost involved, not to mention what would happen if a real emergency arose and they were indisposed on a cat rescue.
I'm a cat person (we've got 4) and I don't get anything for free for them.
Riggs
Participating member
- Location
- Bryn Mawr , Pa.
How cool is that , contact treebuzz and your cat gets rescued . Great story and good job TMW . I've rescued my fair share of cats and never charged , I've gotten dinner cards and tip money . The fire dept might not do it anymore officially , but if you called a firehouse they would get some people together to help out . I haven't seen a cat with a checkbook yet .
Those of you who knew, or listend to Dr. Shigo often know that he made a distinction between riches and wealth. I feel that I am wealthier now than I was before rescuing the cat.
This arrived in my email today:
Dear Tim Walsh - courageous and compassionate cat rescuer & arborist,
We were asked to inform you that Bobbie Kydd has made a donation to ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF N H in your name, using JustGive.org. You can be sure that this gift will have a valuable impact on the charity it supports and on the important cause it represents. Individuals do make a difference!
About ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF N H:
Our over-riding objective is to achieve a superior record of saving the lives of pets.
A Personal Message to You from Bobbie Kydd:
In honor of Tim, who has renewed my faith in human kindness, generosity, and compassion, and has given me new hope, for the world cannot be such a bad place, as long as there are animal lovers everywhere.
This arrived in my email today:
Dear Tim Walsh - courageous and compassionate cat rescuer & arborist,
We were asked to inform you that Bobbie Kydd has made a donation to ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF N H in your name, using JustGive.org. You can be sure that this gift will have a valuable impact on the charity it supports and on the important cause it represents. Individuals do make a difference!
About ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF N H:
Our over-riding objective is to achieve a superior record of saving the lives of pets.
A Personal Message to You from Bobbie Kydd:
In honor of Tim, who has renewed my faith in human kindness, generosity, and compassion, and has given me new hope, for the world cannot be such a bad place, as long as there are animal lovers everywhere.
That is a touching thank you to a good deed. Nice job.
The firemen have this great image of them getting the cat down. Everyone knows the image and it’s a good image, but they rarely do it. Maybe we can change the image to the friendly arborist that rescues cats in trees.
I think the question of to charge or not to charge depends on a few factors. Like how many you are doing? One or two a year, or two a week? The financial situation of the cat owner. And how time consuming it will be for you the rescuer.
I charge 75$ Most people consider that to be a bargain and give me a tip. Most arborist I know say I should raise my rates. I think 75$ is good, I don’t want any cats left up because of money. I’ve done a few free ones for senior citizens.
Another thing is most cats will come down on their own, given time. Some of the rescues I’ve done were more for the owners than the cat. So by charging, the owner is more likely to give the cat some time to get down on its own.
Cheers
Dan
The firemen have this great image of them getting the cat down. Everyone knows the image and it’s a good image, but they rarely do it. Maybe we can change the image to the friendly arborist that rescues cats in trees.
I think the question of to charge or not to charge depends on a few factors. Like how many you are doing? One or two a year, or two a week? The financial situation of the cat owner. And how time consuming it will be for you the rescuer.
I charge 75$ Most people consider that to be a bargain and give me a tip. Most arborist I know say I should raise my rates. I think 75$ is good, I don’t want any cats left up because of money. I’ve done a few free ones for senior citizens.
Another thing is most cats will come down on their own, given time. Some of the rescues I’ve done were more for the owners than the cat. So by charging, the owner is more likely to give the cat some time to get down on its own.
Cheers
Dan
- Location
- New England (NH)
TMW- NH hero of the week on WMUR! You get my vote.- Dan what's your website address?
My website is www.catinatreerescue.com
- Location
- Milford, New Hampshire
Hey guys, I also got this email from "the neighbor". A very nice and appreciative lady. I received permission to post the email from Bobbi.
It is a testament to the electronic age that she was able to solve her problem through email and the web.
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Dear, Dan.
I saw the Buzz on TreeBuzz. I am "the neighbor" who had Tim Walsh come and rescue my neighbor's little cat. (I wish he were mine, but he is not.)
When I contacted TreeBuzz, looking for advice, I had NO IDEA that what I wrote would be posted on TreeBuzz. I was really just looking for was advice, but unconsciously, I suppose we're all looking for a free rescue.
You know, I'd been waiting for somebody to pick up on that quote: "...my husband would kill me... "
I don't really think he would ever kill me-- I hardly ever do what he says, anyway!! He loves animals, but he and all the other neighbors thought it best to wait for the kitty come down on his own, so he'd learn how. I just couldn't agree with that, not after 5 days.
As soon as I wrote that email, the phone rang, and it was Tim, saying that he would come over and get the cat down. I asked what he charged, he said he didn't, and though I would gladly have paid him, I thought it best not to let the others know about it. When I did offer to compensate Tim, afterward, he refused, again.
I believe all skilled professionals should be compensated for their time. My husband is a musician, and I play a bit, too, in my spare time. It's unbelievable how many people think amateur live music should be performed for free, or for some meager amount, since the musicians are receiving an opportunity to perform, in return for their performance. This seemed like a similar scenario, so I suggested making a contribution to a charity, and Tim suggested the Animal Rescue League.
This whole experience has renewed my faith in human kindness, and has given me hope. And I hope that kitty comes back to visit me often.
Bobbie
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It is a testament to the electronic age that she was able to solve her problem through email and the web.
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Dear, Dan.
I saw the Buzz on TreeBuzz. I am "the neighbor" who had Tim Walsh come and rescue my neighbor's little cat. (I wish he were mine, but he is not.)
When I contacted TreeBuzz, looking for advice, I had NO IDEA that what I wrote would be posted on TreeBuzz. I was really just looking for was advice, but unconsciously, I suppose we're all looking for a free rescue.
You know, I'd been waiting for somebody to pick up on that quote: "...my husband would kill me... "
I don't really think he would ever kill me-- I hardly ever do what he says, anyway!! He loves animals, but he and all the other neighbors thought it best to wait for the kitty come down on his own, so he'd learn how. I just couldn't agree with that, not after 5 days.
As soon as I wrote that email, the phone rang, and it was Tim, saying that he would come over and get the cat down. I asked what he charged, he said he didn't, and though I would gladly have paid him, I thought it best not to let the others know about it. When I did offer to compensate Tim, afterward, he refused, again.
I believe all skilled professionals should be compensated for their time. My husband is a musician, and I play a bit, too, in my spare time. It's unbelievable how many people think amateur live music should be performed for free, or for some meager amount, since the musicians are receiving an opportunity to perform, in return for their performance. This seemed like a similar scenario, so I suggested making a contribution to a charity, and Tim suggested the Animal Rescue League.
This whole experience has renewed my faith in human kindness, and has given me hope. And I hope that kitty comes back to visit me often.
Bobbie
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- Location
- Milford, New Hampshire
Dan,
Just looked at your cat rescue website, Very nice. Thanks for posting all your protocols off cat rescues.
Especially good advice to the cat owner to emphasize patience, as most cats do come down on their own
Just looked at your cat rescue website, Very nice. Thanks for posting all your protocols off cat rescues.
Especially good advice to the cat owner to emphasize patience, as most cats do come down on their own
Thanks, glad you like the site. I enjoy working with it and having it get better little by little.
I'm looking for interested climbers to beef up the directory, the site gets visits from people in places with no climbers. I think in a year from now it will be in good shape. I'm hoping to hoodwink a few climbers into signing up in St. Louis.
Cheers
Dan
I'm looking for interested climbers to beef up the directory, the site gets visits from people in places with no climbers. I think in a year from now it will be in good shape. I'm hoping to hoodwink a few climbers into signing up in St. Louis.
Cheers
Dan
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