"Superhero" vet leaps into action when cat falls from tall cabinet

Nebraska - A normal day working at a vet clinic turned into chaos when a cat took a dive off of a tall cabinet!

When Nellie the cat suddenly tumbled from the cabinet, a vet employee jumped into action!
When Nellie the cat suddenly tumbled from the cabinet, a vet employee jumped into action!  © Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@completelycatclinic

In the viral video shared by @completelycatclinic, an employee reacted with lightning speed to catch the cat in mid-air.

The feline named Nellie had made herself comfortable on the shelves of the practice, which specializes exclusively in cats.

During a staff meeting, she apparently wanted to climb down – and lost her grip.

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"Luckily, the staff member seen in the video seemingly had superhero senses and was able to catch her and prevent her from falling," employee Shelby Lanning told Newsweek.

What was a pretty shocking moment for TikTok viewers, though, is an almost everyday occurrence for the vet team, as Nellie is known to be a bit of a troublemaker.

The five-year-old Calico cat is considered cheeky, cuddly, and full of personality!

Nellie only recently came to the clinic after her previous owner passed away, prompting a relative to find a safe place for the cat. The practice didn't hesitate and immediately took the kitty in.

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Thankfully, Nellie hasn't sparked any further panic after her dramatic fall. In fact, she now prefers to sleep somewhere much safer – a file box close to the floor.

As the video went viral, internet users enthusiastically inquired about the daredevil cat, and the clinic has now shared a positive update about Nellie's search for a forever home.

"Because of the traction of the video, Nellie has received a lot of attention for adoption, we received numerous inquiries," Shelby said."In fact, she had a meet and greet yesterday with a potential adopter who saw her video and connected with us on TikTok!"

Cover photo: Collage: Screenshots/TikTok/@completelycatclinic

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