Photo: Caldwell Fire Department
A dog’s endless chase of a squirrel led him to the top of a tall tree in Idaho, where he was temporarily stuck.
Caldwell Fire Department
In the photos, members of the city’s fire department can be seen climbing up a ladder to get Izzy from the branch he rested on at the top of the tree. “Well, definitely not a cat in a tree,” they joked in the caption. “Perhaps, he will not be so persistent, next time, in chasing squirrels.”
TheLebanon Fire District, located in Idaho’s neighboring state of Oregon, also found the humor in Izzy’s pursuit, commenting: “Well, that’s a new one we haven’t seen before ….”
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According to the American Kennel Club, a fascination withthe movement of small crittersis part of dogs' predatory heritage.
“There’s often no quicker way to get a dog’s attention than a squirrel sneaking across the yard,” the AKC explained on their website. “Lots of dogs love squirrels, birds, rabbits, and other small critters. Patrolling the backyard for their presence is a favorite pastime.”
source: people.com
