Sugar the miracle cat survives 19-story fall

On 2012-03-25, jmcquown wrote:

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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


Building codes usually require window guards, but a cat easily can get
through a guard that will stop a baby.

Bud

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Christina Websell wrote:

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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.

No.

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)

Luckily Boyfie has a ground floor house. I would not keep a dog in a high
rise apartment. What do you do if they want to wee or poo? You can't let
them out in the garden, can you?
Or maybe you get into pee pads? These are for puppies being housetrained
only. Most adult dogs would be ashamed to use one, to foul the house. and
they should never have to.
Tweed

William Hamblen wrote:


Building codes usually require window guards, but a cat easily can get
through a guard that will stop a baby.

Bud


That's the reason I never open my windows! If I need fresh air, I open
the door, which is protected by a latched heavy-duty "security" screen
door. The cats enjoy looking out, but can't get out. (There's a rather
wide space under the screen door, but it would take a pretty suicidal
mouse to sneak in with two vigilant cats in residence.)

Christina Websell wrote:

Luckily Boyfie has a ground floor house. I would not keep a dog in a high
rise apartment. What do you do if they want to wee or poo? You can't let
them out in the garden, can you?
Or maybe you get into pee pads? These are for puppies being housetrained
only. Most adult dogs would be ashamed to use one, to foul the house. and
they should never have to.
Tweed

Most people who live in high rise apartments with dogs are accustomed to
regular walks several times a day for the dog's benefit! (Rain or shine
- even in Arizona, many folks have raincoats for their pooches.) One
reason I've never had a dog is that my taste runs to the larger breeds,
and I never thought it fair to the dog not to have a large yard
available for them to run in - although I understand Great Danes do just
fine in small apartments, because they tend to be canine couch potatoes.

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On Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:08:37 +0100, "Christina Websell"
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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.

Yes. Does that mean it's a good idea to let your cat fall from the 18th
floor or the 19th, Tak?

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Christina Websell wrote:

Luckily Boyfie has a ground floor house. I would not keep a dog in a
high rise apartment. What do you do if they want to wee or poo? You
can't let them out in the garden, can you?
Or maybe you get into pee pads? These are for puppies being housetrained
only. Most adult dogs would be ashamed to use one, to foul the house.
and they should never have to.
Tweed

Most people who live in high rise apartments with dogs are accustomed to
regular walks several times a day for the dog's benefit! (Rain or shine -
even in Arizona, many folks have raincoats for their pooches.) One
reason I've never had a dog is that my taste runs to the larger breeds,
and I never thought it fair to the dog not to have a large yard available
for them to run in - although I understand Great Danes do just fine in
small apartments, because they tend to be canine couch potatoes.

Great Danes are hounds. All hounds will become couch potatoes if they are
bored.
Tweed