In one shocking and heartwarming moment, a woman by the name of Lacy Day, of the United States, found an unexpected discovery as she noticed strange noises in her back wall. The incident caught wide social media mileage, especially on TikTok, where the rescue video was witnessed for millions of times.
Discovery of the Cat
Apparently, with strange noises coming from the walls, the New YorkPost reported that Day decided to do some further digging. Using a few guys to cut out a section of plasterboard, Day discovered that the wall was housing a grey mass-which he initially thought was drywall insulation or a dust bunny. However, as that grey mass began stirring, he could realise that there was actually a cat in there.
A Close Rescue
The rescue team, with evident concern, closely watched the cat as it began to move. One of the men is heard saying, “I can see it breathing,” as they carefully continued to free the animal from its confinement. Fortunately, the cat seemed to be alive and safe, which was a great relief to the group. The video of this tense yet rewarding moment became a viral hit where viewers expressed their amazement and admiration at the rescue effort.
Not an Isolated Incident
Interestingly, people getting their cats trapped in the wall is not so rare an event. Most users who have viewed the video relate to it through similar stories about their pets having hidden themselves somewhere, leading a person to poke multiple holes into the wall when trying to retrieve them. Most of such accounts of cats hiding in unexpected locations are actually expressions of instinctive behaviour by a cat.
Feline Behaviour and Wildcat Ancestry
Feline Behaviour Solutions explains that this behaviour is an inherited trait from wildcats, who would often hide from predators and raise their kittens in isolated, hidden areas. While cats are now domesticated, this ancient survival instinct still influences their behaviour, especially when they feel threatened or stressed.
This heartwarming rescue serves as a reminder of the unexpected surprises that come with pet ownership and the strong instincts that drive our feline companions. The viral video has sparked conversations about the lengths people will go to help animals in distress and showcases the bond between humans and pets, even in the most unusual situations.