Read on for true stories about remarkable cats who adopted bunnies, played the piano, chased a bear and predicted death. Then she climbed into the box next to them and started grooming them and purring, turning on her side trying to entice them to nurse. Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! Meet the cats . Had to hit all the buttons and will be sharing and pinning too. All made me smile, thanks! My favorite is the cat with the piano....awesome. But the most interesting part of this story was yet to come. It's always great to see you! I had a gray long haired cat, Dusti for 20 years. Hi Stephanie, what an amazing story of Missy, and those adopted bunnies, that is so sweet, but I am glad you found the mother rabbit and took them back, and the stray! She would chase big dogs out of our yard all the time. Thanks so much for stopping in to read, comment and share! Shadow loved traveling with his owners in an RV. It was heartbreaking to hear Missy crying and calling for her babies as she searched the house for her kittens. In June of 2006, Jack, a 15 lb. Trying to tune into what was causing him so much distress, he led me to a neighbor's crawl space, where one of our black cats had accidentally become locked. ". I'm still gonna give her the tuna fish water after I drain it from the can and hope for the best. Otherwise I came home to an open front door and Dusti would be sitting outside on the grass. Dogs don't have the same freedom in our society. :) Most people don't believe that cats can be very territorial and protective until they see it with their own eyes. Gypsy Rose Lee - The cat is the lead picture is Shadow. Wow! Finally, the owner took pity on the poor bear and called her watchcat indoors so the bear could be on its way. David M. Dosa, MD, MPH, a geriatrician who cares for patients at the nursing home has written an article for the New England Journal of Medicine about Oscar's abilities to predict and comfort the dying. Thanks so much for your comments. Buy True Stories about Cats and Dogs by Eliza Lee Follen from Waterstones today! Meanwhile, she went outdoors again and in a few minutes was back with another baby bunny. FlourishAnyway from USA on April 28, 2013: We had a wonderful old cat, Isaiah, who had been abandoned in a grocery store parking lot. Sign up below for my completely FREE newsletter, with articles coming out every Monday morning! This is an excellent book for children who love animals. It even jumped into the car when I set off on journeys and enjoyed looking out at the scenery. Lifestyle. Great hub! She traveled in my car with no carrier or cage. He was long in the tooth when we found him, and looked ragged, but he quickly became King of our cat domain. She had a real low gutteral growl/meow when she was pissed and would puff up. My sister had a cat that loved to torment dogs. The veterinarian on the other line insisted that this stray cat’s microchip revealed her number and address. :). The other night he bumped my husband with his chin to get his attention and get petted. Smudge, a Tabby breed, was “no scaredy cat” – in the words of a Mirror article – when he noticed his human companion, Ethan, getting bullied by some local children. My cat Sid was quite excited by that first pic. Americans spend more annually on cat food than on baby food. Anyway, she had a bowl of plastic fruits on her dining table. Cats have never forgotten this. Karen Hellier from Georgia on April 28, 2013: I am much more of a dog person than a cat person, but I love all animals and have had cats in my life. Missy was an indoor/outdoor cat who liked to hunt in a nearby field. ‘Pibble’: 11 Pictures to Prove that the Pitbull has been Rebranded, Summer Movie Night! We kept Missy indoors for the rest of the day and night. I agree that the best place to get a cat is a shelter where you will be giving an unwanted animal a good home. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on May 03, 2013: pstrauble48 - Glad you enjoyed these stories about amazing cats! Thanks so much for sharing you story about him. My sister-in-law came to suspect that he had another family he visited who fed him and cared for him. Sadly, within a very short time, both newborns died. The most incredible story about cats I saw on a You Tube video, with a cat that intimidated an alligator to pull backwards into water. Funny Stories about Cats 39kViews Cats are the most favourite pets of about every third person around the world. They are amazing animals. Unfortunately, she no longer had milk to feed them. Stephanie, as a cat lover I really enjoyed this hub. Sick and cold stray cat knocks on woman's window begging for help. I had a cat that followed me everwhere just like a dog. She would stand on her hind legs and took over the kitchen counters. Thanks for reading and commenting on my hub. I love that they can just go where they want. Sheila Brown from Southern Oklahoma on April 29, 2013: Your cat stories are awesome! The townspeople are afraid of them and stay away, but when a kitten from a group of travelers goes missing, they take action. The cat playing the piano was amazing, wasn't she? Janet, not realizing they referred to Winston, replied no. When she was 13 I introduced 4 kitten to my home. Never once did she cause a problem or have to be confined. Fajita is certainly one of many amazing cats. Isaiah became insistent in meowing loudly -- screeching. Cats are loving pets. She even suckled the mama-labrador and sleep between paws of the big dog. Two cats killed after fireworks were strapped to them and set alight. This one table was under a large window that Dusti liked to look out of. Thanks, Vinaya! I don't know how young she is, probably between 2 to 3 months old. Required fields are marked *. Whether they perform remarkable feats of bravery or show off with silly tricks, each cat is a unique individual. Besides smelling with their nose, cats can smell with an additional organ called the Jacobson's organ, located in the upper surface of the mouth. Meet all the cats looking for new homes. The Spaniel took off running and wouldn't go into the back yard unless Ashley wasn't in sight. Stephanie...As a true Cat LOVER, I must tell you, this is a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable hub! She just gives me dirty looks. So, they let them loose and observed their activity. Daniel Richardson from Liverpool, UK on November 14, 2017: Hey I object to your sidebar fact that; "Cats are the only animal that walk on their claws, not the pads of their feet.". declawed cat, protected his territory from a black bear by chasing it up a tree when the bear wandered into his yard in Milford, New Jersey. The former owner immediately took Winston in, and soon he was safely within the Barnes’ loving household. Dusti traveled from Wis. to Mas.. and back again. I got a cat when I was 15, Jack. Unfortunately I don't have a cat at the moment. 4.0 out of 5 stars True Stories about Dogs and Cats by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen. We had two cats who terrorized a big gentle German Shepard...one of them backed him into a corner and the other jumped on his back. "A day in the life of Oscar the cat". The video of the cat playing the piano is so much fun to watch. I loved this hub from start to finish, and the quotes are so apt. Ashley took a running leap and landed on the Spaniels back, in full combat mode - growling, hissing and all puffed up. As soon as he heard the first scratch, he would pounce on their backs and send them running. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on April 29, 2013: I love your cat hub. We’ll never know if he negotiated the small river that flowed between us, or if he followed the road over bridges to get to our house. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on July 01, 2014: I loved reading this and those videos were precious. True Stories about Cats and Dogs begins with a mother talking to her boys about the nature of cats and dogs. ^. How to rehome a cat Find out about our simple three-step cat rehoming process. Unless locked from the outside, she could open every door. We believe the mother rabbit moved them to a safer place. It's amazing how you guys love cats. He did that 3 times in the night. I had a declawed Seal Point Himilayan named Ashley. Deborah Neyens from Iowa on July 18, 2013: Your stories are amazing. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on April 29, 2013: Hi Denise, We felt so badly for the mama cat who lost her babies, especially after we had to take the baby bunnies away from her, too. Thanks for stopping in to read and comment! Denise Handlon from North Carolina on April 29, 2013: Awww, as a relatively new cat owner I loved this hub and can attest to the 'amazing cat' stories. Now, however, he is adjusting well to the new life with dogs and his former owner. Instead, he gave the cat a bowl of water and some Fajita, since he didn’t have any cat food. New England Journal of Medicine 357 (4): 328–329.). and they are not only loving but also funny and cheer up their owners. This is a true story about a lovely gray and white female cat, Missy, who gave birth to two sickly kittens. Even though I have 2 dogs I still miss my cat Rambo. She also knew that if any food, even a butter dish, was on the kitchen table she was not allowed on it. I offered to watch his 11-year-old male toy poodle. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I loved it. Using this Facebook Group, we hope to provide you with a community that encourages, inspires, and educates you as you raise your dog or cat. She only weighed 12 lbs but she was very tall. He and his mother then picked up the cat and took him to the vet clinic. I found him wounded so I took him in, without thinking about the dogs at home :) It took about a month for them to get along but once they did they would play and cuddle with each other. It was Sunny, now 17 years old, coming home after all that time away. Ethan, along with his mother, believe that they now have a really close bond with their cute cuddly companion. Gemini always paid attention to those who needed it. I know many of my visitors love to read stories about cats and also many like to write their own stories. The average cat food meal is the equivalent to about five mice. Like other conscientious staff, he makes rounds of the patients each day, sniffing each one and sometimes choosing to curl up with certain ones. Thank you so much for being a part of it! The veterinarians there looked for a microchip and found none. They offer comfort, companionship and amusement and are just such wonderful company. Thanks for sharing the ones you've posted. Tales of heroic cats, cats with important jobs and uplifting, heartwarming, feel good stories of cats that have helped their owners. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on October 15, 2016: I agree, Jess! My son and his wife have 6 cats and every time we visit we are witnessing a strange combination of their personalities in their amusing interaction. Chris Achilleos - It's wonderful that your dogs accepted the new cat and that they all get along so well. Then from Wis. to Conn. then back. Add to Cart. I love my cats and how they entertain me all the time! It was heartbreaking to hear Missy crying and calling for her … Much depends on the cat, too. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I loved your amazing cat stories. She still has times she acts just like a kitten, racing through the house after everything that moves. My Goal is to share a fresh perspective on caring for dogs and cats. I loved your stories! The Spaniel kept smelling Misty's butt. Cats can be utterly weird but it’s their very strange behavior that makes a cat owner’s life very interesting. Prasetio30 - I'm so glad you enjoyed my cat stories! Cat Stories Told From the Heart The following cat stories have been submitted by the many cat lovers who visit this site every day. Shauna L Bowling from Central Florida on April 28, 2013: Stephanie, Misty and Ashley died within 6 months of each other. Read about some of the our cat rehoming stories from our three sites. It’s the first pet he’s ever had. Our house and garage seemed to attract strange cats. My sister-in-law had a barn cat, Sunny, a big orange tom that was friendly as could be. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on July 02, 2014: Peggy W - I do love cats! Love these cat facts and tales. Amazing True Stories about Cats. Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on September 03, 2013: An interesting, and useful hub on cats, I have learned so much more here,and you did this to perfection. I got her when I was 20 and she died when I was 40. Good stuff! When she came back home, she refused to have anything to do with me. Most cat owners are convinced that cats, especially their cats, are truly amazing. Thanks to his compassion and bravery, Jackson the cat is recovering well at Outer Banks SPCA and ready for his forever home. Share your thoughts Complete your review. Cat owners everywhere have strange and interesting stories of their own amazing cats. It's so nice to meet another cat lover. They also noted that he was underweight, had an upper respiratory infection, and had his eyes crusted shut. Stevie spied him and said, “That’s my cat!” and, sure enough, Tiger walked in to greet his young owner. Making the Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat, A cat can make over 100 vocal sounds (dogs can make 10). Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by to share your story about Tommy. The videos are just darling! The World’s RICHEST Dog??? One cat is a tuxedo cat that weighs close to 20 lbs., but is full of love. I'd love to hear about your amazing cat in the comments below! In the past I witnessed a small female dog which was an "alpha" in a pack of much larger stray dogs - so I am speculating that there must be an "energy language" between animals which makes some smaller animals "emit intimidating vibes" - and also that You Tube video more believable. I love this hub very much. (See full story) Staff Sgt. Brad decided to adopt the animal and gave the cat the name “Q199” after the name of the train where he was found. Glad you enjoyed the read. If you don’t believe me view the stories posted by site visitors just below this article. She was also very protective. It was called Oscar and I still miss him. The shelter where we adopted our kitten made us sign a form agreeing not to ever declaw him. I was made aware of a peeping tom when she got in the window and started hissing & growling. Although the cat was half-starved, weak, and had very sore paws from walking on concrete, an implanted microchip confirmed that it was indeed the missing Holly. From time-to-time, Sunny would go missing for a few weeks but he always came back no worse for the wear. I have always owned cats (or vice versa) and love them! Enjoyed. There are many stories of cats who have managed to travel long distances to return to their homes. All his fur was matted, and he was frail and weak. Because he was soaking wet and sickly looking, we locked him in our bathroom with food, water, and a litter box for a few hours until he dried off. Their antics never cease to amaze and entertain! Cat is always cute and adorable. The dogs, I think, had no idea what this ferocious creature was! He seemed to know her and she thought, could it be Sunny? Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. Vinaya Ghimire from Nepal on May 10, 2013: I'm a cat lover. This is the kid’s-eye version of Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, the true story of Dewey Readmore Books, a handsome orange tabby that was stuffed into the returned book slot of the Spencer Public Library as a kitten, who went on to change the lives of the people around him. Very well written and good presentation. Because these five heartwarming cat stories are the ‘cherry on top’ for a great day and the medicine for a bad one. Thanks for stopping in Eddy! Brad even pre-chewed beef jerky so that the cat would have something soft to eat. voted and shared, nell. She so loved gardens! Thanks for your comments. True Stories About Cats And Dogs. We never realized this was going on until we heard the kids laughing one day and watched it for ourselves. “A group of kids approached Jackson, threw him into the air, ran over him with their bikes and squirted energy drinks in his face.”. She loved me for the first month until we took her to get spayed. He was not a cat person at all and kept making rude comments about cats. They do have a sixth sense. Sometimes they surprise you! It's wonderful when all of your pets are friends and get along so well. Ashley was friends with my neighbor's aging Toy Poodle, Misty. The next day when we checked the nest, the babies were gone. One night we saw him in the basement covered in oil that he must have gotten into in our neighbor’s repair shop. Well my girl dog brownie (large dog) didn't want this tiny poodle near her. Lovecraft In the town of Ulthar, an old couple takes pleasure in killing any cats that stray onto their property. [1] The story of Q199’s rescue was all over the news. What a lovely hub about cats. Stephanie Henkel (author) from USA on April 28, 2013: Jackie Lynnley - Well loved house cats can reach a ripe old age...so glad to hear that your cat is doing so well at 18...that's great! 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