True attack cats!

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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) - Two stray cats attacked three people after they got into a house in North Platte. "I thought I had seen it all, but I have never seen anything like this," Chief of Police Martin Gutschenritter said Tuesday. A call for help Monday took animal control officer John Pettit to the home of Melissa Breva, Gutschenritter said. Breva told Pettit she had captured two cats in a bedroom.

"She said the cats had gotten into the house when the front door was open," Gutschenritter said, then attacked two women who were visiting Breva.

One, Wendy Holliday, suffered scratches, the chief said, and she was bitten on both ankles, both knees and on her left calf.

"She told the officer it happened when the two cats entered the residence and attacked her for no reason," Gutschenritter said.


The other woman, Rebecca Cheever, was bitten on the right calf.

After talking to the women, Pettit went to his truck for snares - his "cat catchers."

Then he heard screaming from inside the house.

"When he ran back, he saw a young male with blood over his face," Gutschenritter said.

The cats had attacked a boy who had opened the bedroom door.

"He was bitten on his forehead, nose, left ear and right cheek," the chief said.

After some first aid from Pettit, the three were taken to Great Plains Regional Medical Center for more treatment.

When investigator John Stadler arrived and opened the bedroom door, "he saw a gray and white cat baring its teeth in attack mode," Gutschenritter said. "He shut the bedroom door and returned to his car for a dart gun."

Both cats were shot, tranquilized and taken to the animal shelter, where they were euthanized.

The bodies were sent to Lincoln for rabies checks, Gutschenritter said.

Authorities want to find out who owned the cats.

Under city ordinance, cats may run free if they don't become nuisances.

"I'm on the animal commission, and we've never seen anything like this," Gutschenritter said. "We have dealt with dog bites, but we've never had one with a cat."

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this has to be rabies .i dont care how nasty a normal cat turns it never going to be this brave !

[bachviet]

Once again it proves that cats are evil.

[zenbooty]

What kind of a place is North Platte? Is it urban, country? I've seen some barn cats get pretty damn ferocious when in unfamiliar territory and strangers walk by. And they can get quite big and tough, too. I remember one finding its way into my uncle's tool shed or garage or something like that. Big nasty-clawed thing looked like it could tear you to the bone if it got you good. No one was dumb enough to go near it.

I wouldn't want to mess with an alley cat either, unless its struggling and living off of insects.

[zenbooty]

Once again it proves that cats are evil.
They are primitive killers, true. If you came home one evening and your cat had grown to 100 lbs., you could very well be dinner, no doubt.

[ShawnLee]

Freakin' cats, dude.

[MikeD]

:johnwoo2:

Not a big cat fan here...

[stufine]

girl i use to work with had a story almost the same.. attacked her and her daughter.. they were locked in the bathroom until her husband got there and caught the cat.. she had a nice rip to her ankle and the daughter got scratches to her face.. she told us it was like a crazy dog jumping after them trying to bite them.
it was a brain tumor in the cat.

[Kevster]

You see what happens when you don't have a dog to protect you from these evil creatures hell-bent on world domination and the subjugation of the human race?

[DarkFury]

You see what happens when you don't have a dog to protect you from these evil creatures hell-bent on world domination and the subjugation of the human race?
Just be glad that the "common housecat" is one of the SMALLEST versions of the "cat family"

Could you imagine if Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Pumas, etc had been domesticated (yeah right...)

Your dog wouldn't stand a chance.... as he'd be "what's for dinner". :heh:

[Markel]

When investigator John Stadler arrived and opened the bedroom door, "he saw a gray and white cat baring its teeth in attack mode," Gutschenritter said. "He shut the bedroom door and returned to his car for a dart gun."

Both cats were shot, tranquilized and taken to the animal shelter, where they were euthanized.
Therein lies the problem. He should have been using a real gun for the first shot. :hihi:

[YellowCoffee]

I would start off this response with a "No offense, but....", however I don't know how it not be offensive to some. You know those type of people who treat their cats as their own? The ones that say things like, "come to mommy/daddy" when calling their cats over. They freak me out! I don't understand it. They're animals, and they are treated as if they were their own offspring. I mean, I like dogs 'n all, but if one bit me, I wouldn't hesitate to grab the butcher knife and let my korean instincts takeover and prepare a nice doggie stew. :dead:

I'm not "dogging" on affection towards animals, only when it's ridiculously excessive.

[DarkFury]

I would start off this response with a "No offense, but....", however I don't know how it not be offensive to some. You know those type of people who treat their cats as their own? The ones that say things like, "come to mommy/daddy" when calling their cats over. They freak me out! I don't understand it. They're animals, and they are treated as if they were their own offspring. I mean, I like dogs 'n all, but if one bit me, I wouldn't hesitate to grab the butcher knife and let my korean instincts takeover and prepare a nice doggie stew. :dead:

I'm not "dogging" on affection towards animals, only when it's ridiculously excessive.
Honestly, that does really sound like a cultural difference there.

Many Americans form a distinct affinity with their pets... Hell, my Dad's best friend used to let his Doberman eat at the table with the rest of the family... the dog ate some of the same foods as everyone else at mealtimes.

I guess we look at some of our pets as "part of the family"... however personally, I draw the line at dressing them up and pushing them around in baby buggies (as that is way too extreme for my tastes...) However loving your pet as a member of the family doesn't appear all that "strange" to me.

But like I said (and you somewhat referrenced)... culturally we are somewhat different. Some Asians keep birds as pets while dogs/cats are considered foodstuffs. Personally, I'd NEVER consider eating a cat or a dog, but outside of this country that doesn't always ring true. :D

[YellowCoffee]

I think that there is a cultural difference. However, I'm American. I really don't relate at all to Korean culture. I was really using that more as a joke. Given that, I don't think it's strange to care for a pet (dog, cat, monkey, whatever), but I think there are different degrees to this "care". And although this may be subjective, It is wayyyyy beyond my norm to see people treating animals on the same level as their own offspring (and sometimes even better than their own). I used to work for a guy who's wife spent more in a month, than my annual salary. It was a miniature pinscher and had a diamond studded collar (valued at $40,000), and she always carried it around in a Louis Vuitton bag (valued at more than $10,000). The dog was pampered at "pet salons" and probably ate better food than I did. I mean, it's a dog. That kind of money can go a long way in 3rd world countries!

I don't know, I just just can't see why this type of stuff is done.:shrug:


Honestly, that does really sound like a cultural difference there.

Many Americans form a distinct affinity with their pets... Hell, my Dad's best friend used to let his Doberman eat at the table with the rest of the family... the dog ate some of the same foods as everyone else at mealtimes.

I guess we look at some of our pets as "part of the family"... however personally, I draw the line at dressing them up and pushing them around in baby buggies (as that is way too extreme for my tastes...) However loving your pet as a member of the family doesn't appear all that "strange" to me.

But like I said (and you somewhat referrenced)... culturally we are somewhat different. Some Asians keep birds as pets while dogs/cats are considered foodstuffs. Personally, I'd NEVER consider eating a cat or a dog, but outside of this country that doesn't always ring true. :D

[Napoleon54]

No cat would ever get a second swipe at me. I'd grab the first heavy object that came to hand, or use my shoed foot if convenient, and crush it's head. Skin that sucka and eat it for dinner. Food chain, baby. Nothin' tops me.

[DarkFury]

I think that there is a cultural difference. However, I'm American. I really don't relate at all to Korean culture. I was really using that more as a joke. Given that, I don't think it's strange to care for a pet (dog, cat, monkey, whatever), but I think there are different degrees to this "care". And although this may be subjective, It is wayyyyy beyond my norm to see people treating animals on the same level as their own offspring (and sometimes even better than their own). I used to work for a guy who's wife spent more in a month, than my annual salary. It was a miniature pinscher and had a diamond studded collar (valued at $40,000), and she always carried it around in a Louis Vuitton bag (valued at more than $10,000). The dog was pampered at "pet salons" and probably ate better food than I did. I mean, it's a dog. That kind of money can go a long way in 3rd world countries!

I don't know, I just just can't see why this type of stuff is done.:shrug:
No disagreements here with the opinion above....

Now those folks go way beyond the common affinity for pets...


I guess where we got confused was here...



The ones that say things like, "come to mommy/daddy" when calling their cats over. They freak me out! I don't understand it.

Personally, I have a cat... which is a female cat. She's very loving and pretty much thinks that she is a dog.

Now on occasion, I'll say something to here like... "Awwww...lookit Daddy's lil girl" or... "Good girl...." or... "Come to Daddy..." In no way does this imply that I see my cat on an equal standing level as my son... however the cat IS part of the family and everyone shows affection towards her.

But like I said before, I agree with the opinion about the folks who go way overboard to make sure that their pets have every human luxury to the extent of extravagance. Must be nice to be able to live it up like that... huh? :D

[johnnymk]

No cat would ever get a second swipe at me. I'd grab the first heavy object that came to hand, or use my shoed foot if convenient, and crush it's head. Skin that sucka and eat it for dinner. Food chain, baby. Nothin' tops me.

And if someone did that to my cat...well..they would be calling an ambulance!

[johnnymk]

I don't have a problem pampering an animal. They are a lot more affectionate and loving than many children I have encountered. They take very little work and if you treat them well are very loyal.

I love my cat Tippy.

[Napoleon54]

This thread reminds me of Apex's' avatar.



And if someone did that to my cat...well..they would be calling an ambulance!

Well as long as Tippy doesn't attack me then we won't have any problems, m'kay? :boxing: :dinner: :heh:

I don't mind other people's cats too much but would never want one for myself. Dogs are much better IMO.

[johnnymk]

This thread reminds me of Apex's' avatar.




Well as long as Tippy doesn't attack me then we won't have any problems, m'kay? :boxing: :dinner: :heh:

I don't mind other people's cats too much but would never want one for myself. Dogs are much better IMO.

Where did you get that dinner icon? That is too funny.

And how did you import it to this forum?

[Napoleon54]

Where did you get that dinner icon? That is too funny.

And how did you import it to this forum?

Nothing mysterious, it's in the smiley list (http://www.gotapex.com/misc.php?do=getsmilies&editorid=vB_Editor_001).

[cruelpupet]

I would start off this response with a "No offense, but....", however I don't know how it not be offensive to some. You know those type of people who treat their cats as their own? The ones that say things like, "come to mommy/daddy" when calling their cats over. They freak me out! I don't understand it. They're animals, and they are treated as if they were their own offspring. I mean, I like dogs 'n all, but if one bit me, I wouldn't hesitate to grab the butcher knife and let my korean instincts takeover and prepare a nice doggie stew. :dead:

I'm not "dogging" on affection towards animals, only when it's ridiculously excessive.


Let me know if you make some. I tried it once and dog is pretty good.

[johnnymk]

Nothing mysterious, it's in the smiley list (http://www.gotapex.com/misc.php?do=getsmilies&editorid=vB_Editor_001).

Sorry, I missed that one.