StoneMtn Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I swear, there's something about orange tabbies. Now, I really wish I still had Pumpkin, living out here in Whistler... C B C . C A N e w s - F u l l S t o r y : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clawless kitty chases bear up tree Last Updated Sat, 10 Jun 2006 09:43:19 EDT CBC News Who needs a guard dog when Jack the elderly suburban housecat is on duty? This black bear clings to a backyard tree after it was chased by a New Jersey cat. (Suzanne Giovanetti/Associated Press) The 10-year-old New Jersey tabby defended his neighbourhood turf earlier this week by chasing a wandering black bear up a tree — twice. West Milford residents Suzanne and Jack Giovanetti first noticed a bear huddled in a tree in their backyard on Sunday afternoon. Sitting beneath the tree: A seven-kilogram, orange-and-white, declawed neighbourhood cat named Jack. The bear remained in the tree for about 15 minutes, frequently looking down at Jack. When it slid down the tree and ran off, Jack was hot on its heels. Cat is 'territorial' Suzanne Giovanetti told the Star-Ledger of Newark that the cat was hissing at the bear as it gave chase. The bear climbed up into a second tree until Jack's owner, Donna Dickey, called the cat home. Jack sits under the tree. (Suzanne Giovanetti/Associated Press) "The cat sauntered back toward the group, rubbing up against everyone," said the newspaper. As soon as the cat left, the bear clambered down the tree and walked into the woods. Dickey told the newspaper that Jack is territorial, frequently chasing small animals from their yard. She believes the cat may have mistaken the bear for the family's chocolate labrador retriever. Giovanetti, who said she's never bonded with the neighbourhood cat, said she was always a little afraid of Jack. "Now, I think I fear him more," she is quoted as saying. Copyright ©2006 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - All Rights Reserved Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 StoneMtn.....post a pic of this imfamous Pumkin, would, ya?we had a gorgeous loooong haired orange tabby once upon time, named Cassidy.....a real "suck" though, nowhere near the ferociousness of Pumpkin.....but boy the adventures she had in her day (lost, found in Gatineau, lost again, found in a pile of dirty tires, re-united with her true-love Dave [she really had very little patience for me], babysat for a year whilst we galavanted about SE Asia, re-united with Dave to lick the skin clean off his forearms, and to spend quality time in sinks [can anyone find the "cat in a Sink website again???] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 StoneMtn.....post a pic of this imfamous Pumkin, would, ya?If you haven't heard it, go listen to Pumpkin (that particular "Pumpkin" is from nero 2004-11-06).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 One thing about Pumpkin that is not mentioned enough is that (like every truly tough guy) he was also an amazing Dad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Awesome story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 meow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Naw, that's decidedly not Cassidy - she was way more fluffy (and probably more neurotic to boot). I had the wind blasted out of my sails last week when I had six out of seven people in a class tell me they were dog- rather than cat-people. What's going wrong with the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I had six out of seven people in a class tell me they were dog- rather than cat-people. What's going wrong with the world?That's because most people like to at least feel smarter than their pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Joke's on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I've never understood being a "dog person" as opposed to a "cat person". I just like animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 No animals you're not quite as jazzed on ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 This made me think of this image I got from a handflyer I was handed some point long ago, and recently uncovered... just imagine how nice a world it would be if we could all live in harmony in a field with bears and lions!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I've never understood being a "dog person" as opposed to a "cat person". I just like animals. You promiscuous bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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