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Cat Forum / General Topics / March 2005Cat heroes?
Every now and then, one hears a story of how a dog saved someone's life. Has anyone ever heard a story of a cat saving a human life, or any life but its own? === "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." -- George Santayana > Every now and then, one hears a story of how a dog saved >someone's life. Has anyone ever heard a story of a cat saving a human >life, or any life but its own? Several, nearly all on one or other of these cat NGs, but I cannot remember details. There was one where there was a fire and the cat woke his human - that's all I can remember.  SignatureDavid Stevenson Storypage: http://blakjak.com/sty_menu.htm Liverpool, England, UK <cat2@blakjak.com> Emails welcome Nanki Poo: SI O+W B 11 Y L+ W++ C+ I T+ A- E H++ V- F Q P+ B+ PA+ PL SC Minke: SI W+Cp B 2 Y L W+ C++ I T A- E H++ V++ F- Q- P B PA+ PL+ SC- > Every now and then, one hears a story of how a dog saved >someone's life. Has anyone ever heard a story of a cat saving a human >life, or any life but its own? hahahahahaha - you must be joking! Okay, well there was one case where a cat dragged a baby out of a burning building (yeah, right). >=== > "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." > -- George Santayana "Olaf Gustafson" <none@dev.null> wrote in message > hahahahahaha - you must be joking! > > Okay, well there was one case where a cat dragged a baby out of a > burning building (yeah, right). Actually yeah. Cat babies. One of the most famous cats in the world is Scarlett who saved her kittens from the burning building, despite getting a number of 3rd degree burns herself. Fire-fighters noticed a sweet cat going back and forth into the burning building and finally helped her and the kittens she already pulled out to safety. http://www.moggies.co.uk/html/scarlett.html There are books written about her as well: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN%3D0684842882/phyllishaynen/103-9312390-2260633 http://www.patronsaintpr.com/samples/CB/cbobd.htm http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0448417030/103-9312390-2260633 And that is just one of many amazing cats :) On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 07:49:43 GMT, "Gee" <Gee@canttellya.com> >"Olaf Gustafson" <none@dev.null> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Actually yeah. Cat babies. Yeah, cat babies. >One of the most famous cats in the world is >Scarlett who saved her kittens from the burning building, despite getting a >number of 3rd degree burns herself. Fire-fighters noticed a sweet cat going >back and forth into the burning building and finally helped her and the >kittens she already pulled out to safety. Were they sure she was finished saving her babies? >http://www.moggies.co.uk/html/scarlett.html > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >And that is just one of many amazing cats :) > On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 07:49:43 GMT, "Gee" <Gee@canttellya.com> > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Yeah, cat babies. ??? Your point ???? > Were they sure she was finished saving her babies? Are you questioning the decision of firefighters? On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 17:23:51 GMT, "Gee" <Gee@canttellya.com> >> On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 07:49:43 GMT, "Gee" <Gee@canttellya.com> >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >??? Your point ???? Cats only think of themselves. >> Were they sure she was finished saving her babies? > >Are you questioning the decision of firefighters? I was simply wondering whether all the kittens were saved. "Mike Z. Helm" <mhelm@not.known> wrote in message > Cats only think of themselves. So do most people. As for Scarlett she didnt think only of herself, she has burned herself badly trying to safe her kittines. And she did. > "Olaf Gustafson" <none@dev.null> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > kittens she already pulled out to safety. > http://www.moggies.co.uk/html/scarlett.html Actually, that site has a bunch of incidents of "Heroic Felines": http://www.moggies.co.uk/heroic.html Hi Ablang, There are links to some articles on my Kitty Headlines page: http://www.flippyscatpage.com/kittyheadlines.html SignatureFlippy in Melbourne, Australia. My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com "Ablang" wrote... > Every now and then, one hears a story of how a dog saved > someone's life. Has anyone ever heard a story of a cat saving a human [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." > -- George Santayana > Hi Ablang, > > There are links to some articles on my Kitty Headlines page: > http://www.flippyscatpage.com/kittyheadlines.html Excellent link, also http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/famous/cats-S-Z.html I disagree cats do not only think of themselves. Cats think of people to, they may not have the ability to drag your out of a burning building or out of a lake but the have the sence that they know when things are not right. When you are upset, your cat can since that and usually attempts to comfort you. I have been really sick with cancer for a while and if it had not been for my dear Pheniox I would have given up along time ago. SO she is my hero, I don't know if she knows that but she is. Her pure determination gave me the will to fight to. If I have a bad day or doctors appointment I take great comfort in knowing that she will great me at the door and cuddle with me untill the tears stop. i am told when i was a baby the cat would always run to the crib and sleep with me and when i would cry the cat would always be there before mom. lifesaver? no idea. jus a damn good cat i think > Every now and then, one hears a story of how a dog saved > someone's life. Has anyone ever heard a story of a cat saving a human [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." > -- George Santayana A year or two ago here in the UK a cat was given an animal bravery award; someone had broken into it's elderly owner's home, but on turning to head upstairs burglar met cat, which launched itself at his face and remained attached there clawing and biting as the bloke stumbled back out of the house and ran for his life. He was eventually forced to confess when he had to go to hospital because his wounds were so severe. I've heard lots of stories of cats giving essential advance warning of bombing raids during the Blitz in World War 2. There is a recently published book about hero animals including several cats written by Jilly Cooper, haven't read it but apparently fascinating. Steve >i am told > when i was a baby [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> "Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." >> -- George Santayana
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