hero cat saves boy from dog attack

We had a black cat, before we moved here. He though he was the big guy on the block. He was all muscle. He liked to flex his claws when you held him. He loved us. Great cat. He ran several dogs out of the yard.
Miss him. Garfield is pretty tough too but alas we haven't seen him for two weeks. I fear he has adopted our neighbor's barn. Wish he'd come back up here. He loves to talk to you. Cam close to figuring out some of what he says. I love it when he curls up in my lap when I'm down and he purrs and licks my hands or neck.

Pangaea Ron wrote:
I'd give that cat a very, very special meal, let it sleep on my pillow, and treat it as a god. . . oh wait, it's a cat. . . never mind.

We do that here and as far as I know, our 18 yr old cat Edna has never saved anybody's life. :E Oh, well, too late now to change her habits.

I'd give that cat a very, very special meal, let it sleep on my pillow, and treat it as a god. . . oh wait, it's a cat. . . never mind.

Good kitty.

Cats do not have the same social structure as dogs do, and humans often mistake that for them being unsociable or uninterested in others. This is a misconception.

My cat got between myself and our family dog (a chi/terrier mix) and a dog rushing us on the street when I was a little kid. Much like this situation, her rage at her family being threatened made short work of the dog.

This happened here in my hometown! It was the neighbor's dog and she was the one who called 911. The dog is in quarantine and will be put down after the quarantine. Thank goodness the cat was around because the way that dog attacked I think this kiddo would have been seriously hurt. His injuries are bad enough.

According to the news report we saw, the dog was a lab/chow mix and has been put down. A longer version of the surveillance tape shows a person running to intervene. That's one incredible cat.

mike-uswest wrote:
Who filmed this, and why didn't they try to help? Also, why did the mother leave with the child still out there?

Mike

Just my own observation.....
Home owners Surveillance cameras
Mom ran towards front of vehicle most likely cause dog was sneaking back around that way for another attack.

Hooray for that CAT.

I'd buy it a case of albacore and a toy dog to kick around the house.

Who filmed this, and why didn't they try to help? Also, why did the mother leave with the child still out there?

Mike

It's a dog! not a Coyote.

I agree it sure looks like Canis Domesticus. Also I agree that it will probably have to be put down considering this attack. It has been reported that originally this was a stray cat that the boy adopted. If true, this is a very good case of a cat being grateful, which in my experience is quite rare.


I have this bizarre effect on cats, dogs, and children with which I am afflicted. I go into a house for the very first time, and one of the three aforementioned will suddenly decide that I am now their new favorite toy. Even cats will suddenly jump into my lap and take up residence. The folks will opine that they never saw that happen before.