Roto-Rooter Pet Rescues

Pipes, drains and other openings can be dangerous for cats, dogs and wildlife

Roto-Rooter is often called upon to save pets and wildlife stuck in precarious and oftentimes dangerous situations. Our expert technicians use state-of-the-art machinery, drain/sewer video cameras and even industrial excavation equipment to save the life of an animal in danger.

We do all of this work for free* when called upon, seeing it as our duty to the communities we serve. If you think your home or business has drains or pipes that are easily accessible to your dog, cat, or wildlife, contact your local Roto-Rooter. Our professional plumbers can tour your property, assess vulnerabilities and help you find solutions that will keep your property working properly and keep your animals safe. Call the experts at Roto-Rooter for emergency pet rescue service!

*At participating locations. Applies to pet rescue service only.

Employee Spotlight

How long have you been with Roto-Rooter?

September will be three years for me at the Providence, Rhode Island Branch.

Do you have pets?

I have a dog named Benji, a British short hair cat named Jasper and a mouse named Beau.

Favorite pet rescue experience?

The story about Tank the mouse would be my craziest animal rescue. Scooping him out of a tank and trying to raise him without a mother.

Craziest item/animal/etc you've found in a drain?

The craziest thing I've seen in a drain would be a tech deck finger skateboard.