Phone Assessment
A quick call to understand the situation, the tree and the likely approach — plus an honest price before we set off.
A cat stuck up a tree is stressful for everyone — and most fire services no longer attend these call-outs unless there's a risk to human life. That's where we come in. Clearcut Tree Surgery's NPTC-qualified climbers use the same rope-and-harness techniques we use on every tree surgery job, so in almost every case your cat can be reached and brought down safely with no need to cut branches or fell the tree.
We cover Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area, and we prioritise cat rescue calls — most owners have their cat back on the ground the same day.
Every climber is NPTC certified and we carry £5 million public liability insurance, so you can trust the person up the tree next to your cat knows exactly what they're doing. Call 01202 022560 and we'll talk you through it.
Who We Help
Not just worried owners — we get calls from all sorts of people who've spotted a cat that needs a hand.
Your own cat stuck and too scared to come down. We come to your home, garden or driveway across Bournemouth and Dorset.
We're happy to work alongside local cat and animal rescue charities and welfare organisations on trickier or higher rescues.
A tenant's or neighbour's cat stuck in a tree on a managed property — we respond quickly and keep it professional.
Spotted a cat that's clearly not yours stuck in a tree nearby? Give us a call — we'll try to reunite it with its owner too.
Cats stuck in trees on public land or communal grounds — we can attend under existing maintenance arrangements.
Left food out overnight, tried a ladder, called the fire brigade and been told no? We're usually the next call — and often the last one you'll need.
Simple Process
Calm, quick and straightforward — from your first call to your cat being back on solid ground.
Call 01202 022560 and tell us the tree's height, species if you know it, and how long your cat has been stuck. We'll give you an honest price and likely arrival time straight away.
Our climber assesses the tree and the safest route up, then climbs using rope and harness techniques — the same skills we use for everyday tree surgery, so no cutting is normally needed.
We approach slowly, secure your cat in a carrier or wrap, and bring them down calmly. You get your cat back — and we leave the tree exactly as we found it.
In The Tree
What's Included
Everything you need for a safe, low-stress rescue — no hidden extras.
A quick call to understand the situation, the tree and the likely approach — plus an honest price before we set off.
Rope and harness access used by our qualified arborists every day — reaching your cat without cutting branches or damaging the tree.
A slow, patient approach designed to avoid startling a frightened cat, using a secure carrier or wrap for the descent.
£5 million insurance for total peace of mind on every rescue, whatever the property or tree.
Practical tips on keeping your cat away from that tree in future, and what to do if it happens again.
We prioritise cat rescue calls and aim to reach you the same day across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Dorset.
Why choose Clearcut
Rescuing a cat from height isn't just about being brave enough to climb — it's about doing it safely, for the cat, the tree and everyone underneath. That's exactly what our NPTC-qualified arborists are trained for.
Our climbers hold NPTC certificates for climbing and are used to working safely at height every single day — this isn't a ladder and a hope.
We use rope and harness techniques rather than cutting a route through, so in almost every rescue the tree is left completely untouched.
We give you a clear price over the phone before anyone attends, based on height and access — no inflated "emergency" call-out fees.
We know every hour matters when a pet is stuck and frightened, so cat rescue calls jump the queue where we can manage it.
Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 · Based on 35 Google Reviews
Trusted by homeowners, landowners and businesses across Bournemouth, Poole & Dorset
"Our cat was stuck up an oak for two days. The fire brigade wouldn't come out, but Clearcut were there within a few hours and had her down safely in minutes. So grateful."
"Genuinely impressed. They didn't cut a single branch — climbed straight up, got him in a carrier and brought him down calm as anything. Fair price too."
"Found a neighbour's cat stuck near the top of a huge pine. Clearcut talked me through what to expect on the phone and had it down within the hour. Brilliant service."
Posted on Google Rita Penny Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start, booking the job, to payment this company is very good and I would recommend them to anybody. Posted on Google Ellie Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Max came a cut down my grandmother's bushes in her garden and removed the stumps. Great job and highly recommend Clearcut Tree Surgery 🌳 👍 Posted on Google Adrian Saunders Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent value and very helpful. I will defiantly order from again. Professional and courteous, excellent value delivered. Posted on Google Ann Lodge Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very efficient tree cutting service. Did a good job of our ornamental walnut tree Posted on Google jeff pulley Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service, wood delivery. Thanks to Clearcut, buy from them every year. Posted on Google marg whatton Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honest good wood pleased Posted on Google Rod Plumb Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and price. Will certainly use Clearcut for my logs in future. Thank you Max for your communication and courteous service, so sadly lacking in these dreadful times! Posted on Google Charlie Davidson Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service as always. Have used Clearcut for 2/3 seasons and will continue to do so. Posted on Google Nick M Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tipped on our drive great service. Posted on Google Martin Chef express Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Max came out on a very wet day and within 2 hours of initially calling him. Gave his expert advice and opinion, and although couldn’t do the job, due to the tree being on council highway, Max gave me the contact of the councils approved contractor to carry out a pollard.
I wouldn’t hesitate in using Max for any future work at my property.
FAQ
Anything not covered here? Call 01202 022560 and we'll answer any questions about your cat, the tree, or what to expect before we arrive.
Every hour matters when a pet is stuck and frightened. We prioritise cat rescue calls across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset — call us directly for a fast, honest response.
01202 022560Or WhatsApp us · Email us
Fill in the form with your cat's situation and we'll call you straight back.
Cat rescue across 40+ towns in Dorset & Hampshire
A cat stuck up a tree is stressful for everyone — and most fire services no longer attend these call-outs unless there's a risk to human life. That's where we come in. Clearcut Tree Surgery's NPTC-qualified climbers use the same rope-and-harness techniques we use on every tree surgery job, so in almost every case your cat can be reached and brought down safely with no need to cut branches or fell the tree.
We cover Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown and the wider Dorset and Hampshire area, and we prioritise cat rescue calls — most owners have their cat back on the ground the same day.
Every climber is NPTC certified and we carry £5 million public liability insurance, so you can trust the person up the tree next to your cat knows exactly what they're doing. Call 01202 022560 and we'll talk you through it.
Who We Help
Not just worried owners — we get calls from all sorts of people who've spotted a cat that needs a hand.
Your own cat stuck and too scared to come down. We come to your home, garden or driveway across Bournemouth and Dorset.
We're happy to work alongside local cat and animal rescue charities and welfare organisations on trickier or higher rescues.
A tenant's or neighbour's cat stuck in a tree on a managed property — we respond quickly and keep it professional.
Spotted a cat that's clearly not yours stuck in a tree nearby? Give us a call — we'll try to reunite it with its owner too.
Cats stuck in trees on public land or communal grounds — we can attend under existing maintenance arrangements.
Left food out overnight, tried a ladder, called the fire brigade and been told no? We're usually the next call — and often the last one you'll need.
Simple Process
Calm, quick and straightforward — from your first call to your cat being back on solid ground.
Call 01202 022560 and tell us the tree's height, species if you know it, and how long your cat has been stuck. We'll give you an honest price and likely arrival time straight away.
Our climber assesses the tree and the safest route up, then climbs using rope and harness techniques — the same skills we use for everyday tree surgery, so no cutting is normally needed.
We approach slowly, secure your cat in a carrier or wrap, and bring them down calmly. You get your cat back — and we leave the tree exactly as we found it.
In The Tree
What's Included
Everything you need for a safe, low-stress rescue — no hidden extras.
A quick call to understand the situation, the tree and the likely approach — plus an honest price before we set off.
Rope and harness access used by our qualified arborists every day — reaching your cat without cutting branches or damaging the tree.
A slow, patient approach designed to avoid startling a frightened cat, using a secure carrier or wrap for the descent.
£5 million insurance for total peace of mind on every rescue, whatever the property or tree.
Practical tips on keeping your cat away from that tree in future, and what to do if it happens again.
We prioritise cat rescue calls and aim to reach you the same day across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Dorset.
Why choose Clearcut
Rescuing a cat from height isn't just about being brave enough to climb — it's about doing it safely, for the cat, the tree and everyone underneath. That's exactly what our NPTC-qualified arborists are trained for.
Our climbers hold NPTC certificates for climbing and are used to working safely at height every single day — this isn't a ladder and a hope.
We use rope and harness techniques rather than cutting a route through, so in almost every rescue the tree is left completely untouched.
We give you a clear price over the phone before anyone attends, based on height and access — no inflated "emergency" call-out fees.
We know every hour matters when a pet is stuck and frightened, so cat rescue calls jump the queue where we can manage it.
Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 · Based on 35 Google Reviews
Trusted by homeowners, landowners and businesses across Bournemouth, Poole & Dorset
"Our cat was stuck up an oak for two days. The fire brigade wouldn't come out, but Clearcut were there within a few hours and had her down safely in minutes. So grateful."
"Genuinely impressed. They didn't cut a single branch — climbed straight up, got him in a carrier and brought him down calm as anything. Fair price too."
"Found a neighbour's cat stuck near the top of a huge pine. Clearcut talked me through what to expect on the phone and had it down within the hour. Brilliant service."
Posted on Google Rita Penny Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From start, booking the job, to payment this company is very good and I would recommend them to anybody. Posted on Google Ellie Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Max came a cut down my grandmother's bushes in her garden and removed the stumps. Great job and highly recommend Clearcut Tree Surgery 🌳 👍 Posted on Google Adrian Saunders Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent value and very helpful. I will defiantly order from again. Professional and courteous, excellent value delivered. Posted on Google Ann Lodge Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very efficient tree cutting service. Did a good job of our ornamental walnut tree Posted on Google jeff pulley Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service, wood delivery. Thanks to Clearcut, buy from them every year. Posted on Google marg whatton Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honest good wood pleased Posted on Google Rod Plumb Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and price. Will certainly use Clearcut for my logs in future. Thank you Max for your communication and courteous service, so sadly lacking in these dreadful times! Posted on Google Charlie Davidson Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service as always. Have used Clearcut for 2/3 seasons and will continue to do so. Posted on Google Nick M Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tipped on our drive great service. Posted on Google Martin Chef express Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Max came out on a very wet day and within 2 hours of initially calling him. Gave his expert advice and opinion, and although couldn’t do the job, due to the tree being on council highway, Max gave me the contact of the councils approved contractor to carry out a pollard.
I wouldn’t hesitate in using Max for any future work at my property.
FAQ
Anything not covered here? Call 01202 022560 and we'll answer any questions about your cat, the tree, or what to expect before we arrive.
Every hour matters when a pet is stuck and frightened. We prioritise cat rescue calls across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset — call us directly for a fast, honest response.
01202 022560Or WhatsApp us · Email us
Fill in the form with your cat's situation and we'll call you straight back.
Cat rescue across 40+ towns in Dorset & Hampshire