Archive for September, 2009


Thermal Imaging Cameras Save Cat

I can seeeeee youFire Fighters in Hillsboro, Portland, USA came to the rescue of a cat trapped in a burning house.  The heroic fire crew discovered smoke billowing out of the property’s front windows and upon entering the house, discovered smoke down to waist level.

The fire crew had noticed that two television sets were on, which suggested somebody was home.  In order to establish if there was indeed anybody trapped inside, high-tech thermal imaging cameras were employed and they detected a warm body in the smoke-filled living room.

The body belonged to a cat, understandably frightened by the situation, trying to find a place to hide.  The brave fire crew immediately set to work shepherding the cat outside to the front yard.  Thanks to their couragous efforts, the cat made a full recovery.

The fire was caused by an electrical fault in a mini-fridge in the pantry.  It was a lucky escape for the cat.  The mini-fridge didn’t make it.

Read the full story at kgw.com



Rubble Trouble?

I feel the Earth mew-veWhat do you get the cat that’s got everything?  How about an Earthquake survival kit?  Yes, worried pet owners can now sleep easy at night, safe in the knowledge that if the world should rumble, tumble and crumble, kitty will have everything she needs to get through the experience!

The emergency kit contains a padded jacket, a rain hat, boots specially designed to protect paws and, wait for it, aromatherapy oil to soothe even the most stressed out moggy!  The kit itself doubles as a carry case and includes waterproof identity tags and a bell for them to ring should they become lost under a demolished building.

Manufacturers Oyagokoro, from Japan, have released three types of earthquake packs for cats (and dogs) of different sizes: Basic, Ultimate and Life and will set you back somewhere between £100 to £400.  But what price is too high to protect your cat from tremors?!  For me, it’s around the £100 to £400 region.

When my (rather large) cat Angel comes running, I often think the house might shake itself apart!  Hmm… maybe it would be cheaper to put Angel on a diet?

Read the full story (with pictures) at the Telegraph website.

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Cat-a-Wall

016wallcatFire fighters in South Wales were called out when a student, returning home from a night at the local pub, observed a cat ’stuck’ in a wall inside an Ironmongers.  Believing he was acting in the cat’s best interest, he called the fire brigade.

The fire crew responded to the call and were seconds away from breaking down the door to rescue the wall-bound kitty when, luckily for all parties involved, a neighbour intercepted them with an explanation.

It seems that the cat had an unusual little cubby hole in a wall where she nestles in to relax at night.

When owner, ironmonger and man-with-hole-in-wall Clive Hallifax learned what had happened, he felt lucky his shop’s door was not broken down by well-meaning firemen.  He revealed that he had owned the cat, named Catti, for over a year, having found her as a stray.  Catti had walked through the door one day and never left.  Catti stays in the shop at night to guard it and catch mice.

Perhaps a sign explaining that a Guard Cat is on duty might prevent this happening again?

Read the full story at thisissouthwales.co.uk