Aidan3 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Warning, this is quite a disturbing dog attack on a child that thankfully was cut short by the dog being fought off by a cat. The body language of the dog, caught on security camera, is something we should probably familiarise ourselves with. The child required a couple of stitches. http://kdvr.com/2014/05/14/watch-family-cat-saves-boy-from-dog-attack/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 The footage is amazing and horrifying all rolled in to one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Scary... What an amazing cat though... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 video doesn't load for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Are You Serious Jo Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You should be able to find it on google by now, it's worth hunting out, amazing cat. The little boy might have been seriously injured without this cat being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Go cat go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Go kitty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 That cat meant business! Cute how it runs back to the boy after. Can't quite work out why the adult didn't pick the boy up or stay with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pailin Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I was horrified by how quickly it all happened and amazed at the cats response. So thankful that the little boys injuries were not worse. I found the original uploader and below is part of the description on his video answering why the Mum did what she did. Question: Why did the mom run away? Answer: After checking his wounds she made sure the dog did not return for a second attempt. The owners were there also and she was bit by the dog as she tried to pin him in his yard. The owners did get control of the dog and secured him in which she immediately returned to attending to our son. I did not include that video because it was not so much about the dog but about the cats actions.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Aidan I can see the dog is focused on the bike/leg movement under the car but why did he go for the leg, not the bike? How early could you tell the dog was a danger? I wouldn't have known until damage was being done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I too was wondering why the Mum ran off. We now have an explanation for this. Still I wonder why the person taking the video didn't run to help the child but instead, kept on filming. What an incredible cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I too was wondering why the Mum ran off. We now have an explanation for this. Still I wonder why the person taking the video didn't run to help the child but instead, kept on filming. What an incredible cat. They're fixed outdoor security cameras. No one was filming. I seriously am so impressed with this cat. I've watched the footage so many times. What a badass. The dog's intent was horrible - that was serious and if no one was there to intervene it could have been a really, really bad attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Go cat!! :) I think adult was running for help ..shame she left the boy alone though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I too was wondering why the Mum ran off. We now have an explanation for this. Still I wonder why the person taking the video didn't run to help the child but instead, kept on filming. What an incredible cat. They're fixed outdoor security cameras. No one was filming. I seriously am so impressed with this cat. I've watched the footage so many times. What a badass. The dog's intent was horrible - that was serious and if no one was there to intervene it could have been a really, really bad attack. Aha! thank you for that melzawelza. I didn't think of the fixed security camera. They say the mother also got bitten by the the dog when she tried to put it in its yard. Hopefully the video might persuade irresponsible dog owners to keep their dogs confined. What a hero that cat is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin Jac Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Wow! Does anyone know if it is common for cats to protect people? That cat was very determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Aidan I can see the dog is focused on the bike/leg movement under the car but why did he go for the leg, not the bike? How early could you tell the dog was a danger? I wouldn't have known until damage was being done It was predatory stalking, and legs are a natural target as taking the leg out immobilises the prey. There isn't any sound on the video, but the silence is a bit of a give away, coupled with the intensity. It can be hard, though. Toby, my GSD, stalks other dogs when he sees them at a distance. At first it is hard to figure out what he's doing, but it quickly turns into calming or play signals (which most people miss, so I usually call him to me if we don't know them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Aidan I can see the dog is focused on the bike/leg movement under the car but why did he go for the leg, not the bike? How early could you tell the dog was a danger? I wouldn't have known until damage was being done It was predatory stalking, and legs are a natural target as taking the leg out immobilises the prey. There isn't any sound on the video, but the silence is a bit of a give away, coupled with the intensity. It can be hard, though. Toby, my GSD, stalks other dogs when he sees them at a distance. At first it is hard to figure out what he's doing, but it quickly turns into calming or play signals (which most people miss, so I usually call him to me if we don't know them). The dog that attacked me and my dog acted in the same manner. It is very scary. There was no growling or snarling. No hackles up. Just trot across the road and bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 love the fact that dog was caught on camera - I have watched it a few times..just to see that change in body stance as teh 'switch' goes straight into hunt . Dog stops fractionally to size up target - then dives onto that leg ... I do hope millions watch it and see just what their doggies are capable of . :) love that cat .....as I love guard cats in general :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 There was no growling or snarling. No hackles up. Just trot across the road and bang. and IMHO this is why people are so shocked - they do not see any sign . Dig is focussed and not agitated ,or doing a threat display ... dog just knows exactly what it is doing ..so keeps that head down ..backbone nice & secure ..and saves its energy for the bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 . It is very scary. There was no growling or snarling. No hackles up. I was caught out once like this - with a VERY large bull terrier , who I was photographing ..luckily he was on a chain ..and I had room to step back as it lunged I just didn't read him correctly .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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