Why cats are better than dogs(#12)

wellard · 12-29-2006, 07:42 PM

(if this don't start a war on Ironworks nothing will )

A pet cat came to the rescue when a family home in Australia caught fire - by scratching the face of its sleeping owner, officials say.

The cat's prompt actions meant the family of four escaped before the blaze took hold of the home, in Cairns, north Queensland.

"The cat was probably the best smoke alarm system," fire service spokesman Robert White-MacFarlane said. He said the home suffered only minor damage as a result.

The fire started after a mattress caught fire, possible from a cigarette, he added. But before the blaze engulfed the home, the cat sprang into action.

"The occupant was woken by the household cat which was scratching his face, alerting (him) to the ensuing dangers," Mr White-MacFarlane told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

robertthebard · 12-30-2006, 01:22 AM

Yeah, the cat knew if they caught on fire, no one would be around to feed it... [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

Sir Krustin · 12-30-2006, 10:54 AM

They didn't mention how extensive his injuries were.

The cat was probably terrified and reacted by attacking his owner...."YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!"

Aelia Jusa · 12-30-2006, 03:40 PM

I hope it wasn't a cigarette. I saw this story on the news and the owner who was scratched was about 14 or something [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img]

Apparently the cat's name is Tinny

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

And yeah, I'm sure the motivation behind the cat alerting the owner wasn't "I must save my owner and his family" but "Rescue me, you big lug! My house is on fire!"

Just part of what makes cats great

notlikely123 · 01-02-2007, 01:04 PM

But dogs can detect terminators- to hell with a feline smoke alarm

The.Relic · 01-02-2007, 06:33 PM

"Choc the Magificent" can clarify this quite easily. Of course, the issue is, will Choc feel like wasting his time in an attempt to properly educate we inbred puppy lovers? Long live Choc's benevolent patience!

Nightwing · 01-03-2007, 08:43 AM

The cat probably set the blaze just to get the glory. They are sneeky, and they're fast.

wellard · 01-04-2007, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nightwing:
The cat probably set the blaze just to get the glory. They are sneeky, and they're fast.

But they are cute and smart as well! ... unlike dogs [img]graemlins/nibbles.gif[/img]

[img]graemlins/catmilk.gif[/img]

Mack_Attack · 01-04-2007, 08:57 PM

Dogs tend to shine out doors. Besides the dog was outside running to the firestation.

Bithron · 01-05-2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by notlikely123:
But dogs can detect terminators- to hell with a feline smoke alarm

And kill mutants that live in the hills!

12-30-2006, 01:22 AM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 61 Posts: 4,537	Yeah, the cat knew if they caught on fire, no one would be around to feed it... [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img] __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

12-30-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	They didn't mention how extensive his injuries were. The cat was probably terrified and reacted by attacking his owner...."YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!" __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

12-30-2006, 03:40 PM	#4
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,867	I hope it wasn't a cigarette. I saw this story on the news and the owner who was scratched was about 14 or something [img]graemlins/uhoh1.gif[/img] Apparently the cat's name is Tinny [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] And yeah, I'm sure the motivation behind the cat alerting the owner wasn't "I must save my owner and his family" but "Rescue me, you big lug! My house is on fire!" Just part of what makes cats great __________________

01-02-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
notlikely123 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 3, 2006 Location: ireland Age: 32 Posts: 10	But dogs can detect terminators- to hell with a feline smoke alarm __________________ what happens when cows eat radioactive grass?

01-03-2007, 08:43 AM	#7
Nightwing Baaz Draconian Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: Neb. Age: 59 Posts: 725	The cat probably set the blaze just to get the glory. They are sneeky, and they're fast. __________________ HoHo What!

12-29-2006, 07:42 PM	#1
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	(if this don't start a war on Ironworks nothing will ) A pet cat came to the rescue when a family home in Australia caught fire - by scratching the face of its sleeping owner, officials say. The cat's prompt actions meant the family of four escaped before the blaze took hold of the home, in Cairns, north Queensland. "The cat was probably the best smoke alarm system," fire service spokesman Robert White-MacFarlane said. He said the home suffered only minor damage as a result. The fire started after a mattress caught fire, possible from a cigarette, he added. But before the blaze engulfed the home, the cat sprang into action. "The occupant was woken by the household cat which was scratching his face, alerting (him) to the ensuing dangers," Mr White-MacFarlane told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

01-02-2007, 06:33 PM	#6
The.Relic Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Long Beach, CA. USA Age: 68 Posts: 1,589	"Choc the Magificent" can clarify this quite easily. Of course, the issue is, will Choc feel like wasting his time in an attempt to properly educate we inbred puppy lovers? Long live Choc's benevolent patience!

01-04-2007, 08:57 PM	#9
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	Dogs tend to shine out doors. Besides the dog was outside running to the firestation. __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Which is smarter cats or dogs?	Sythe	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	44	07-24-2003 10:53 AM
On Dogs and Cats	Arvon	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	3	07-20-2003 11:52 PM
truth about cats and dogs	Barb	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	3	04-14-2003 11:50 PM
Dogs or Cats	Triconan	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	46	06-08-2002 10:16 PM
Cats or dogs?	Sir ReGiN	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	27	11-09-2001 11:09 AM