Julia K Cole

A Portland, Ore. family called 911 after their baby was attacked and they were held hostage in their own bedroom. The attacker was Lux: the family's 22-lb. cat. Teresa Barker says the cat scratched her 7-month-old in the face, and when he was kicked for that, everything changed. The family grabbed the baby, their dog and ran to the back bedroom. That's when they called 9-1-1. "He's charging us," one of the family members said on the 911 call. "He's at our door. Our bedroom door." A moment later, the sound of a cat screeching wildly can be heard on the recording. "Did you hear it?" one of the family members says. "That was the cat!" "One moment, okay?" the dispatcher replied. "Yeah, I hear him. Keep your door shut, okay?" Police used a snare and were able to get the cat behind bars in its crate. The family is talking about getting rid of the cat. The baby is okay. Sources:   WDRB News   ...

With much of the East Coast now buried in snow, you may be wondering how outdoor cats are surviving. In fact, even though stray and feral cats are at home outside, they can always use some extra help in cold or severe weather. Here’s what you can do to help them stay safe, warm and healthy during the winter months. Car Safety:   Before starting your car, give the hood a tap and check between the tires — cats will sometimes crawl into the engine or hide underneath the car for warmth. This is also the time of year for antifreeze, which often tastes irresistible to cats and other animals, but is toxic and deadly. Keep it out of reach and clean up any spills! Shelter:  Keep your feral cat colonies comfortable this winter by providing them with a shelter.  Dog houses can also do the trick with a few modifications. Whether you’re buying or building, make sure the door is no bigger than 6-8″ wide to keep out other animals. If you’re modifying a dog house, you’ll need t...

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