Dog saves family from fire blamed on cat
Filed under: In The News, Weird But True
While stories of dogs saving their families are not entirely uncommon, not all of them feature an arsonist cat.
When a fire started in Roland Cote's Greenville home, Thumper, black Labrador retriever, ran to his side -- just like a loving, noble dog is supposed to. He tugged Roland's arm until he woke up, giving the man just enough time to call 9-11, and get out of the house.
However the family's other pet wasn't nearly so heroic. Princess, a cat, apparently started the fire by knocking over a kerosene latern -- probably while acting standoffish and aloof, and leaving her darn cat hair all over the couch.
Fortunately Roland's wife and 7-year-old grandson were away, and no one was injured. But regardless, this reaffirms my position as a dog person.
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
10-12-2007 @ 2:39PM
Trisha said...aw come on, give the kitty a chance. I'm sure it was an accident:) I'm a cat person, less mess (dogs shed too) and the whole potty issue is nicer with cats:)
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10-12-2007 @ 9:43AM
MamaChristy said...Don't blame the cat! Blame the nincompoop who left a burning kerosene lamp burning unattended.
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10-12-2007 @ 12:09PM
DaMoKi Bob said...Roger,
I like cats and dogs. Neither are aware enough to fully understand dangers (like most teenagers).
But for balance, here are just three real dog headlines...
>Dog set fire to appartment by knocking over candles - aroma therapy is no longer an option.
>Dog pees on live power cable, bursts into flame, and cuts power to 148 homes for hours - he lived but has to wear a dunce hat with the words "Look before you Leak".
>Dog craving doughnut on stove, jumps up and flips on gas burner. Fire spread and did $75k damage. Dog lived but is looking for coffee.
Lets face it, they both have potentials for damage. My cat, sleeping on top of my old monitor (it's warm) apparently had a dream about sky diving, and landed on my cup of coffee spilling it all over my keyboard. Of course he looked at me as if he planned the whole thing and it was my fault.
Parents of dogs, cats, or kids are the same and ultimately responsible for knowing the dangers and potentials. The real good advice is to invest in dual stage smoke detectors.
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10-12-2007 @ 12:25PM
Jonathon Morgan said...Those headlines are hysterical! And you're right, all pets can be dangerous if not looked after properly.
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10-12-2007 @ 3:08PM
Ann Adams said...I'm with Mama Christy. Going to sleep with a kerosene lamp burning doesn't do much for me.
Let's blame the real culprit; the supposedly intelligent human being.
I like both cats and dogs but I'm more of a cat person.
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