Dog gets stuck in a tree and has to be rescued by firefighters!

Caldwell, Idaho - When the Caldwell fire department was called to rescue an animal from a treetop, they were shocked to find it wasn't a cat but a dog!

A dog got stuck in a tree while chasing a squirrel in Caldwell, Idaho.
A dog got stuck in a tree while chasing a squirrel in Caldwell, Idaho.  © @caldwellfireidaho/Instagram

An overzealous doggo ended up in an unusual place after a wild squirrel chase, the Caldwell fire department said.

In an Instagram post, the fire department shared pictures of the stranded pup named Izzy high up in a treetop.

"Well, definitely not a cat in a tree. Caldwell Fire and Caldwell Police responded to a dog stuck in a tree, this afternoon," they wrote under the photos.

Puppy rescue turns bittersweet due to impenetrable hedge
Dogs Puppy rescue turns bittersweet due to impenetrable hedge

Fortunately, the animal was not harmed in his unusual adventure.

"After much coaxing, the canine was brought safely to the ground," the post continued. "Perhaps, he will not be so persistent, next time, in chasing squirrels."

Despite the incredible lengths he went to catch the squirrel, Izzy's owner, Christina Danner, said he was "never even close," according to the Huffington Post.

After the four-legged friend's heroic rescue, he was treated to a well-deserved meal at home.

Cover photo: @caldwellfireidaho/Instagram

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