Texas firefighters praised for freeing cat that had gotten stuck in Cadillac's engine bay

Texas firefighters are being praised for their role in freeing a cat that had gotten herself stuck in the engine bay of a Cadillac Escalade.

The feline, named Limpy, was discovered with her head wedged through a hole in the SUV’s front fender bracket.

Despite not being trained as mechanics or veterinarians, the firefighters jumped into action.

Their patience, teamwork, and a few tools were all it took to safely remove the cat without injury.

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An unusual day for the Texas firefighters

“Did you know we don’t just rescue cats out of trees?” the Callisburg Volunteer Fire Department joked in a Facebook post documenting the rescue.

Two Texas firefighters responded to the unusual call, even though they weren’t trained mechanics or veterinarians.

When they arrived, they realized Limpy wasn’t exactly in her natural habitat, as she was stuck under the hood of a Cadillac Escalade.

After assessing the situation, they determined that getting Limpy out would require disassembling part of the vehicle.

Reinforcements arrived, bringing the tools they need, and the team proceeded to carefully remove the fender, and safely extracted the cat, completely unharmed.

This is not an isolated incident

Animals are known to jump out in front of your vehicle quite regularly, especially if you drive in more rural areas.

In comparison, an animal finding itself stuck in a car may seem bizarre, although it’s not entirely unheard of.

Especially in colder months, cats are known to crawl into car engine compartments seeking warmth, shelter, or safety.

Many animal welfare groups urge drivers to tap or bang on their hoods before starting their cars in winter, which is a habit sometimes referred to as ‘cat knocking’.

They also warn people that cats can crawl into tight areas such as wheel wells, undercarriages, or beneath the hood, often without being noticed until it’s too late.

These hidden spots can pose serious risks if a driver starts the engine while a cat is inside, making Limpy’s safe recovery all the more fortunate.

As for the Cadillac Escalade, it may need a little bodywork, but the firefighters’ efforts drew admiration from both the local community and social media users.

The Callisburg VFD’s post was met with dozens of comments praising the department for going above and beyond.

While Limpy was lucky to escape without injury, her story serves as an important reminder: always check your engine bay, because you never know who might be hiding inside.

Alternatively, if you want to teach your pets proper car safety, you can always enrol them into driving school.

Of course, if you’re going to leave your car in the hands of your pet, you do run the risk of them being apprehended for reckless driving.

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