Skip to Content

RESCUED: Kitten pulled from drain pipe near home after 5 days


WTMJ, CHAINED DOGS MKE, CNN

By Mariam Mackar , Katlin Connin

Click here for updates on this story

    MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) — A kitten stuck in a Milwaukee drain pipe has been rescued after multiple days.

The effort brought together neighbors, community groups, the fire department and animal experts.

TMJ4’s Mariam Mackar was on the scene of the rescue. Members of animal rescue group Chained Dogs MKE spent over eight hours on Thursday, digging and sawing through pipes themselves, attempting to get the kitten out of the pipe. They resumed working around 7:00 Friday morning and say the kitten was there since Sunday.

Crews from the Milwaukee Fire Department came out with cutting tools on Friday. Staff working with an animal rescue group told Mackar they called for firefighters on Thursday but were denied help — they were told firefighting equipment was too powerful and would kill the cat.

When Mackar called the fire department herself on Friday morning, stating that she worked with TMJ4, a different crew of several firefighters showed up to the scene minutes later. They worked for nearly 20 minutes cutting through the pipe to create a hole large enough for the kitten to fit through.

“We’re just a small group of girls and a guy that are trying to save all the animals in Milwaukee,” said board member of Chained Dogs MKE, Megan Jordan. “So, we’ll take all the help that we can.”

Staff from the animal rescue group continued trying to get the kitten out using string, meowing noises and treats. The eventually succeeded in extracting a tiny, grey, long haired kitten.

The cat is being called “Piper” for now.

“This is why I rescue,” said Jordan. “That’s just the best feeling you could ever have, helping an innocent animal from whatever situation they may be in.”

The group is now requesting donations to continue with Piper’s care, and fund restoration of the homeowners lawn that was dug into.

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

Article Topic Follows: CNN - Regional

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

CNN

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content