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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2004What would you do to save a cat? (short)
My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short and long version of it. Basically, I was following two Rottweilers, thinking they were strays. I pull up to this house in time to see one of them shaking a gray cat. I jumped out and started hitting the dogs with my hand, screaming "STOP!! LEAVE HIM ALONE!" The dogs backed off, but the cat was really tramautized. There was no blood, but the back legs were at funny angles. I scooped up the cat and took her to an emergeny clinic. I had to put down $200 of my own money to start treatment on her. I did manage to contact the owner and he's now going to try to take care of the cat and he promised to pay me back. I just got off the phone with the clinic and the cat has suffered a dislocated hip and a broken rib or two. But the cat is stable and doing well at this point. It was quite an adventure. I fended off two Rottweilers and they didn't turn on me. I picked up an injured cat that didn't try to shred me. *sheesh* what an evening. Kristi I'm leaving out a lot of details, so if you would like, read the long version of this tale. >My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short >and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Kristi Well, bless your heart for what you did. But you are *very lucky* the Rotts didn't turn on you and you didn't get hurt. I am so glad it turned out so well. Lucky, lucky kitty. Sherry I read both versions and have to commend you for saving the poor kitty. Well done. The story breaks my heart what with the owner and his roommate short of cash and all. I offer purrs to kitty that the vet will help her out. I'll bet you're shaking now that its all over! Susan M Otis and Chester .. who all think you're very brave!! > My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short > and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > was really tramautized. There was no blood, but the back legs were at > funny angles. That is quite a story and you were really brave. Two Rottweilers are pretty intimidating. You should keep us posted on the cat and the bill. > My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short > and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > I'm leaving out a lot of details, so if you would like, read the long > version of this tale. Well done you! Keep posting about the cat? --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om$ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- Well done! The dogs probably didn't attack you, as you were behaving the *right* way dogwise - you weren't afraid (at the moment), you behaved in a determined manner, you pushed them from their "prey" and in all manner of speaking behaved like a leader of the pack. You may have been afraid afterwards, when you stopped to think of what you did, but right then and there, you were probably just thinking about the cat, so the dogs didn't sense anything on your being afraid. The cat, on the other hand, might have clawed you in pure self defence, if he would have thought you were with the dogs. But apparently he noticed that you were getting the dogs away from him. And his injuries may also have been such, that he wasn't able to do much to you.  SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) yahoo (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 Laku: DS B G 4.11 Y L W C+ I+++ T++/- A+ E H+ S+ V++ F Q+ P- B PA PL CK <christal63@yahoo.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: What would you do to save a cat? (short): >The dogs probably didn't attack you, as you were behaving the *right* >way dogwise - you weren't afraid (at the moment), you behaved in a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >and there, you were probably just thinking about the cat, so the dogs >didn't sense anything on your being afraid. Exactly what I was thinking: what she described doing was very much alpha behavior in dog-ese. Signature"Don't mess with major appliances unless you know what you are doing (or unless your life insurance policy is up-to-date)." - John, RCFL Yeah, now that I think about it, I think the dogs were more surprised at what I was doing. I remember when I picked up the cat, one of the dogs looked at me as if I was holding his favorite toy. Once I handed off the cat to the people at the clinic and finally got a chance to sit down, I start thinking, "Dude, I wasn't even thinking about what the Rotts would do." I didn't start shaking, but the adrenaline flow was like, "Wow, I just did WHAT?" I'll definitely keep everyone posted on the cat Kristi >Yeah, now that I think about it, I think the dogs were more surprised >at what I was doing. I remember when I picked up the cat, one of the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Kristi Please please do. Theresa alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ Single-mindedness is all very well in cows or baboons; in an animal claiming to belong to the same species as Shakespeare it is simply disgraceful. (Aldous Huxley) I...... > My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short > and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > I'm leaving out a lot of details, so if you would like, read the long > version of this tale. You...... Uh....... Thank god both you and the cat are okay. We could have been reading about you in the paper! TBird <----- has indoor cats.... for so many reasons..... >My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short >and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >was really tramautized. There was no blood, but the back legs were at >funny angles. Oh my god. You're the definition of a hero! Dogs can sometimes be dangerous when they're worked up like that! I hope you and the cat are okay!! > My adventure this evening is really long, so I'm going to post a short > and long version of it. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > I'm leaving out a lot of details, so if you would like, read the long > version of this tale. Kristi, Wow! Thank you. I know so many nice rotties but sometimes when that prey drive kicks in it can be a tragedy. Glad you were there to help. If you don't get paid back let us know. I am sure several of us would like to help. If you do get paid back but the vet bill is a big issue I am sure something can be arranged so we can make some donations. SignatureMargaret Fine mefine@mindspring.com You are very brave and kind-hearted. Thank you so much for taking care of the injured cat. Best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip>> It was quite an adventure. I fended off two Rottweilers and they > didn't turn on me. I picked up an injured cat that didn't try to > shred me. *sheesh* what an evening. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I'm leaving out a lot of details, so if you would like, read the long > version of this tale. |
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