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Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Pablo the cat's unbelievable one hour washing machine ordeal
A Burmese kitten has remarkably made a full recovery after its owner accidentally put on a front loader washing machine not noticing the feline was curled up inside. The owner said the nine-month-old cat, named Pablo, was napping inside the tub at their Gold Coast home after the door was left open. Pablo was tossed around over 55-minute tub clean cycle, which did not contain any clothes. When the owner opened the door after the cycle was done, they were horrified to find the beloved pet in critical condition. They rushed him to the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) for emergency care. SASH staff member Ella Yarsley told Seven News that Pablo had suffered a 'brain injury, lung injury', and 'lost several toes'. 'He was probably in the most dire condition I've seen in a case in a long time,' she said. 'Not many have seen cats go through a whole cycle and survive … it was pretty close to a miracle.' The vets wrote online that similar incidents were more common than many believe. 'A big thank you to Pablo's family for allowing us to share his story and raise awareness about the dangers of one of the favourite hiding spots for cats,' they wrote. 'Believe it or not, this is a relatively common occurrence we see at SASH.' Pablo is now reportedly 'almost back to full health'. A similar incident occurred on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in July 2020, when a two-year-old Burmese cat named Oscar became trapped inside a warm cycle. He had also climbed into the machine for a nap before enduring a 12-minute wash with detergent. In 2019, Poppy, a six-month-old kitten from Launceston, Tasmania, was pulled from the front-loader machine after a 30-minute cycle. Her horrified owners, who did not realise Poppy had made her way into the machine, rushed the kitten to the CBD Animal Medical Centre for treatment. Poppy was disorientated and suffered bruising but luckily escaped without serious injury.
Daily Telegraph
24-06-2025
- General
- Daily Telegraph
Aussie cat survives 1hr washing machine cycle
Don't miss out on the headlines from Pets. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Burmese kitten has miraculously escaped with his life after becoming trapped in a front loader washing machine at a Gold Coast home. Nine-month-old Pablo was reportedly taking a nap inside the washing machine when his owner turned it on, unknowingly trapping him inside. After the soapy 55-minute cycle, which had no clothes inside, Pablo was discovered in a critical condition and rushed to the emergency vet, SASH (the Small Animal Specialist Hospital. SASH worker Ella Yarsley told 7NEWS that Pablo had suffered a 'brain injury, lung injury and lost several toes' in the accident. The Burmese kitten miraculously survived the hour-long ordeal. Picture: 7NEWS Staff said the kitten was in a 'dire' condition. Picture: 7NEWS 'He was probably in the most dire condition I've seen in a case in a long time,' she said. 'Not many have seen cats go through a whole cycle and survive … it was pretty close to a miracle.' Thankfully, Pablo is said to be 'almost back to full health'. Pablo has now 'almost made a full recovery'. Picture: 7NEWS In an almost identical incident, a Burmese cat on Queensland's Sunshine Coast became trapped in a hot cycle in July 2020. Oscar, 2, had been seeking a nap inside the warm machine before he was put through a horror 12-minute cycle with detergent. Oscar's owner Amanda Meredith, who lives in Mudjimba, told ABC at the time she heard a strange meowing sound after her husband, Angelo, put the bed sheets in the front loader washing machine. Assuming the sound was coming from the cupboard, Ms Meredith went to hang out another load of washing – though when she came back inside and heard continued meowing, she realised Oscar was in the machine. Cats are likely to seek out warm spaces like washing machines during the winter. Picture: iStock 'The poor little cat had his hands on the glass as he was doing the rotations and he was looking at me,' she said. 'It was tragic.' The Sunshine Coast vet who treated the pet, Dan Capps, told the ABC he was 'a very lucky but strong little fellow'. 'This is not the first time this has happened. During the cooler weather it is the perfect place for feline friends to try and hide for a warm nap,' Dr Capps said. Cat owners are urged to always check the inside of their machines before turning them on. Originally published as 'Miracle': Kitten survives after one-hour washing machine horror
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
‘Miracle': Kitten survives after one-hour washing machine horror
A Burmese kitten has miraculously escaped with his life after becoming trapped in a front loader washing machine at a Gold Coast home. Nine-month-old Pablo was reportedly taking a nap inside the washing machine when his owner turned it on, unknowingly trapping him inside. After the soapy 55-minute cycle, which had no clothes inside, Pablo was discovered in a critical condition and rushed to the emergency vet, SASH (the Small Animal Specialist Hospital. SASH worker Ella Yarsley told 7NEWS that Pablo had suffered a 'brain injury, lung injury and lost several toes' in the accident. 'He was probably in the most dire condition I've seen in a case in a long time,' she said. 'Not many have seen cats go through a whole cycle and survive … it was pretty close to a miracle.' Thankfully, Pablo is said to be 'almost back to full health'. In an almost identical incident, a Burmese cat on Queensland's Sunshine Coast became trapped in a hot cycle in July 2020. Oscar, 2, had been seeking a nap inside the warm machine before he was put through a horror 12-minute cycle with detergent. Oscar's owner Amanda Meredith, who lives in Mudjimba, told ABC at the time she heard a strange meowing sound after her husband, Angelo, put the bed sheets in the front loader washing machine. Assuming the sound was coming from the cupboard, Ms Meredith went to hang out another load of washing – though when she came back inside and heard continued meowing, she realised Oscar was in the machine. 'The poor little cat had his hands on the glass as he was doing the rotations and he was looking at me,' she said. 'It was tragic.' The Sunshine Coast vet who treated the pet, Dan Capps, told the ABC he was 'a very lucky but strong little fellow'. 'This is not the first time this has happened. During the cooler weather it is the perfect place for feline friends to try and hide for a warm nap,' Dr Capps said. Cat owners are urged to always check the inside of their machines before turning them on.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pablo the cat's miraculous escape after hour-long washing machine ordeal
A cat has survived being spun around in cold water for almost an hour in a washing machine after it was trapped inside the device during a cleaning cycle. It is believed nine-month-old Pablo was taking a nap inside the washing machine at the Queensland home when his owner turned it on, unknowingly trapping the Burmese inside. After the soapy 55-minute cycle, which had no clothes inside, Pablo was found in critical condition and rushed to the emergency vet. SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital) Gold Coast confirmed to Yahoo News the incident occurred last month, and Pablo has visited several times since to receive treatment. "They say cats have nine lives, I think Pablo has more than nine lives given what he's gone through," a worker told 7News, with Ella Yarsley — who treated Pablo — explaining he suffered from a brain injury, lung injury, and lost several toes in the accident. "Not many have seen cats go through a whole cycle and survive... it was pretty close to a miracle," she said. Pablo is now thankfully "almost back to full health". 🥶 Millions of pet owners urged to do one thing as major change looms 🐈 Family's devastated warning after three cats die in three days 🏝️ Bag of kittens 'left for dead' on Aussie beach A similar incident occurred in 2019 when a US woman unknowingly turned on her washing machine while her cat Felix was inside. "I heard a little meow, and all of sudden I saw a little white foot go up in the air! I can't tell you what that was like," Stefani Carroll-Kirchoff told news station CNN. The same year, a kitten was found inside a washing machine at the end of a 30-minute cycle in Launceton, Tasmania. Washing machines are an attractive napping spot for cats as they are quiet, enclosed spaces. Front loaders pose a particular risk for cats who are seeking a hidden spot to rest, and cat owners are urged to always check inside their devices before turning it on. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
