Pop Art Pet Unleashed

In our continuing cat coverage in support of “Adopt A Shelter Cat Month,” in addition to the Feline Reality TV Stars we told you about currently in residence in the “Meow Mix House“, we have found cats making more serious headlines.

Jack the cat chases bear up tree

According to neighbors, Jack, a fifteen pound orange and white cat, is constantly on guard and frequently chases small animals off his property.

They were all surprised however at his recent conquest.
Jack treed a bear! Bears are not at all uncommon in northern New Jersey, but to see one frightened by a cat is quite uncommon; and this bear was clearly frightened according to neighbors. After fifteen minutes or so, the bear got brave enough to climb down to attempt an escape but Jack just chased him up another tree!
Jack’s mom, Donna Dickey, concerned for his safety finally managed to call him away and the bear headed back to the woods in a hurry. Dickey’s comment on the events, “He doesn’t want anybody in his yard.”

Attack Cat on Trial

A ferocious, five year old, feline named Lewis, has terrorized a Fairfield, Connecticut neighborhood to the point that residents had to have a restraining order issued against the so-called “Terrorist of Sunset Circle.” (Who knew you could get a restraining order against a cat?!)
Lewis, a black-and-white long haired cat, with six toes on each foot, attacked at least a half-dozen people on the cul-de-sac and even took on the local Avon lady, neighbors say. Animal control officers who have been called to the scene of the crimes have said they don’t think Lewis can cause serious injury but he does go after legs, and bites, and scratches and has caused more than one person to seek medical attention.
One judge ordered the cat be given prozac, but according to his owner, Ruth Cisero, Lewis refused to take them. Lewis was also sentenced to “house arrest,” and when Cisero failed to uphold the terms she herself was arrested for failing to comply with the restraining order and for reckless endangerment. The courts offered Cisero probation, but only if she consented to have Lewis put to sleep but she refused and hired a lawyer. So the saga of Lewis the attack cat continues…

While the community campaigns to get Lewis evicted (or worse), Lewis is getting a lot of support from animal loving supporters who have sold more than 500 “Save Lewis” T-shirts to raise money for his legal defense.

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