Elderly Cat Survives Four Hours Inside Running Tumble Dryer

An elderly cat survived being trapped inside a running tumble dryer for four hours in Melbourne, according to reports from 1News, the NZ Herald, and Stuff. The animal was discovered by its owner after the machine completed a full laundry cycle.

Discovery of the Cat in the Dryer

The owner discovered the cat inside the appliance after the dryer had finished its operation. According to 1News, the pet had managed to enter the machine unnoticed before the owner started the cycle. The cat remained inside the drum for the duration of the four-hour process.

Medical Condition and Recovery

Despite the length of time spent in the machine, the cat survived the ordeal. The owner reported that the pet was found alive, though the specific physical condition of the animal immediately following the discovery was not detailed in the reports.

Incident Details in Melbourne

The event took place in Melbourne, where the owner had inadvertently started the dryer with the pet inside. Reporting from Stuff and the NZ Herald confirms the duration of the entrapment was four hours. The reports do not specify the temperature setting of the dryer or the volume of laundry present during the cycle.