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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel
(CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. She believes in the old saying about nine lives. "I think she probably used one or two or maybe eight." When workers with the Animal Rescue League examined the cat, they found it had minor bruising on the lungs, but no broken bones, no cuts, and no serious injuries. They estimate she fell between 150 and 200 feet. Surprisingly, rescuers say studies show cats have a better chance of surviving falls when they're from higher than nine stories. "The cats were able to relax, orient themselves in a flying squirrel position with the legs spread out. It slowed their descent down," said rescue manager Brian O'Connor |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"Matthew" wrote in message g.com... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. Wow! Cats are truly amazing creatures. I tripped over the cat steps and was hurt worse than that little fuzz-ball was Jill |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. She believes in the old saying about nine lives. "I think she probably used one or two or maybe eight." When workers with the Animal Rescue League examined the cat, they found it had minor bruising on the lungs, but no broken bones, no cuts, and no serious injuries. They estimate she fell between 150 and 200 feet. Surprisingly, rescuers say studies show cats have a better chance of surviving falls when they're from higher than nine stories. "The cats were able to relax, orient themselves in a flying squirrel position with the legs spread out. It slowed their descent down," said rescue manager Brian O'Connor I saw that on the news here in California. It is amazing! Joy |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
On 03/24/2012 09:32 AM, Matthew wrote:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. She believes in the old saying about nine lives. "I think she probably used one or two or maybe eight." When workers with the Animal Rescue League examined the cat, they found it had minor bruising on the lungs, but no broken bones, no cuts, and no serious injuries. They estimate she fell between 150 and 200 feet. Surprisingly, rescuers say studies show cats have a better chance of surviving falls when they're from higher than nine stories. "The cats were able to relax, orient themselves in a flying squirrel position with the legs spread out. It slowed their descent down," said rescue manager Brian O'Connor Poor baby, I'll bet its nerves are shaken , MLB |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"Matthew" wrote in message g.com... http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. Tweed |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
Christina Websell wrote:
"Matthew" wrote in message http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. No kidding. Maybe a cat has a *better* chance of surviving after falling 19 stories, but it's still 19 stories, and that cat is damn lucky! I'm amazed at how minor the cat's injuries were. -- Joyce A clean house is a sign of a broken computer. |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: "Matthew" wrote in message http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. No kidding. Maybe a cat has a *better* chance of surviving after falling 19 stories, but it's still 19 stories, and that cat is damn lucky! I'm amazed at how minor the cat's injuries were. -- Joyce I've never lived in a high-rise building but I have to wonder why there weren't some sort screens or bars over those windows. What if Brittany had a young child?! That is one fortunate feline. Jill |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... "Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: "Matthew" wrote in message http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. No kidding. Maybe a cat has a *better* chance of surviving after falling 19 stories, but it's still 19 stories, and that cat is damn lucky! I'm amazed at how minor the cat's injuries were. -- Joyce I've never lived in a high-rise building but I have to wonder why there weren't some sort screens or bars over those windows. What if Brittany had a young child?! That is one fortunate feline. Didn't this same thing happen to Eric Clapton's child, who died, of course? http://www.contactmusic.com/news/cla...emoirs_1046123 If you are in high rise and have precious people/cats in there I suggest you make sure the windows are shut. |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... "jmcquown" wrote in message ... "Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: "Matthew" wrote in message http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-...ag=re1.channel (CBS News) BOSTON - Rescuers are calling her a miracle cat. Her name is Sugar, a white ball of fluff that survived a fall from her owner's window on the 19th floor of a Boston high rise, reports CBS News affiliate WBZ-Boston. "I look out my window all the time and I think, 'Wow, this is really high,'" Sugar's owner, Brittany Kirk told WBZ. Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. No kidding. Maybe a cat has a *better* chance of surviving after falling 19 stories, but it's still 19 stories, and that cat is damn lucky! I'm amazed at how minor the cat's injuries were. -- Joyce I've never lived in a high-rise building but I have to wonder why there weren't some sort screens or bars over those windows. What if Brittany had a young child?! That is one fortunate feline. Didn't this same thing happen to Eric Clapton's child, who died, of course? http://www.contactmusic.com/news/cla...emoirs_1046123 Yes, I remember when that happened. What a tragedy. If you are in high rise and have precious people/cats in there I suggest you make sure the windows are shut. Absolutely. I don't know if you get Home & Garden Television (HGTV) in the UK. There's a show called 'House Hunters'. On occasion I'll see people looking at high rise apartments or condominiums with balconies. Invariably these people have a dog. I'm always disturbed because my first thought is my gosh, the dog could spot a bird flying by and leap right over that railing. (shudder) Jill |
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Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall
On Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:08:37 +0100, "Christina Websell"
wrote: Yep, that's right, Brittany. 19th floor is really high. So keep the window shut so your cat does not fall out of it (or is that just me being too careful?) FGS. But on your side of the pond, that would only be the 18th floor. |
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