Close Call for this Kitty!

🐱 It was a happy ending for this couple and their cute cat, Timber, after he got his head stuck in a plastic Friskies pet treat container. Timber knocked the plastic container off the counter in the kitchen, and the lid came off. Timber then put his head in the container and got his head stuck.

When the husband, Bob, heard a thrashing noise and went to check it out, he saw Timber struggling to get his head out of the container. As Timber was trying to breathe, the sides of the container would suck in. As Bob held him, his wife took scissors and tried to cut off the base of the container. This was very difficult as the plastic is hard to cut through. Timber’s face was buried in the kibble. Bob then got side cutters to cut the rest of the container off of Timber’s neck and freed him.

Kimber’s story is why we urge everyone to keep all food bags and jars and containers safely away from pets. In addition to food bags, all types of containers can pose pet suffocation risks. We urge all pet owners to be vigilant about anything in your home, vehicle, or yard that can be a safety hazard to your pets. Cut up all food bags, crush containers, and keep the lids tightly screwed on. This also protects stray dogs, feral cats, and all types of wildlife who can easily access trash in landfills, parks, beaches, forests, lakes, etc. Visit our website to learn more on how to prevent pet suffocation at home and outside.

Little changes can save the lives of many pets and wild animals! Please share!❤️

Photos courtesy of Happy Valley Maine Coons. 🐱