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Janice · 08-20-2005, 12:26 AM

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-lucky-feline,0,290294,print.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines

Lucky Kitty Survives Jolt, Fire, Fall

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. -- A stalking foray atop a power pole left a lucky feline jolted, frizzled and dazed but otherwise OK after he fell off the 40-foot pole and sparked a fire outside a fire house.

The frazzled cat was discovered when paramedic-firefighters Andrew Chrzanowski and Jeremy Hall responded to the fire Wednesday morning after the lights went out at the Topaz Ranch Estates fire house.

"When we got the fire knocked down we saw this burned cat close to the base of the pole," Hall said.

They assumed it was dead until Chrzanowski noticed it was breathing. He put it on a blanket and gave it oxygen.

"We both thought that with the amount of burns he had he wasn't going to make it, but then we started to look more closely and we saw it was all superficial," Hall said. "The fire just burned all his hair off."

The firefighters believe the cat was on the pole, because a bird's nest was found on top and there was a large black spot where something had touched a relay switch on the 25,000-volt line.

Animal Control officer Janet Duzan took the cat to Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, where Veterinarian Steve Talbot said it should make a full recovery.

"The doctor said it looks like he was in a flash fire and got singed from head to toe," Duzan said.

The cat will be put up for adoption if it is not claimed by its owner, she said.

Janice · 08-20-2005, 12:27 AM

It appears the little guy just used up three of his nine lives.

robyrob · 08-20-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It appears the little guy just used up three of his nine lives.

wait a minute... does that count as one, or three?

Janice · 08-20-2005, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

wait a minute... does that count as one, or three?

Judging by the headline, 'Jolt, Fire, Fall', I was counting it as three. I was half kidding.

robyrob · 08-20-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Judging by the headline, 'Jolt, Fire, Fall', I was counting it as three. I was half kidding.

well, we need to figure this out, because kitties arent very good at math

Janice · 08-20-2005, 10:25 AM

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well, we need to figure this out, because kitties arent very good at math

Or walking power lines apparently. Let's give this one a break and count it as one so he can continue on to tread more danger.

Hollow · 08-20-2005, 05:47 PM

yayy! i love kitties.

Southern Hellraiser · 08-20-2005, 05:52 PM

I dont like cats, but Im glad its okay.

robyrob · 08-20-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Or walking power lines apparently. Let's give this one a break and count it as one so he can continue on to tread more danger.

ok, - but they do make excellent hackers

rusyd · 08-20-2005, 09:47 PM

Wow, what a story. That cat will be staying away from power lines from now on I bet!

TripperFan · 08-21-2005, 07:53 PM

Is that what they refer to as "Hot ..er...eh.....Cat"?

Hollow · 08-21-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

ok, - but they do make excellent hackers

my cat often walks across the keyboard while i'm typing and types hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgghhhffffffff or something.

08-20-2005, 12:26 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Lucky Kitty Survives Jolt, Fire, Fall http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-lucky-feline,0,290294,print.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines Lucky Kitty Survives Jolt, Fire, Fall GARDNERVILLE, Nev. -- A stalking foray atop a power pole left a lucky feline jolted, frizzled and dazed but otherwise OK after he fell off the 40-foot pole and sparked a fire outside a fire house. The frazzled cat was discovered when paramedic-firefighters Andrew Chrzanowski and Jeremy Hall responded to the fire Wednesday morning after the lights went out at the Topaz Ranch Estates fire house. "When we got the fire knocked down we saw this burned cat close to the base of the pole," Hall said. They assumed it was dead until Chrzanowski noticed it was breathing. He put it on a blanket and gave it oxygen. "We both thought that with the amount of burns he had he wasn't going to make it, but then we started to look more closely and we saw it was all superficial," Hall said. "The fire just burned all his hair off." The firefighters believe the cat was on the pole, because a bird's nest was found on top and there was a large black spot where something had touched a relay switch on the 25,000-volt line. Animal Control officer Janet Duzan took the cat to Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, where Veterinarian Steve Talbot said it should make a full recovery. "The doctor said it looks like he was in a flash fire and got singed from head to toe," Duzan said. The cat will be put up for adoption if it is not claimed by its owner, she said.

08-20-2005, 05:52 PM	#8
Southern Hellraiser Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 08, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19,960	I dont like cats, but Im glad its okay.
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08-21-2005, 07:53 PM	#11
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08-20-2005, 12:27 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It appears the little guy just used up three of his nine lives.

08-20-2005, 05:47 PM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	yayy! i love kitties.

08-20-2005, 09:47 PM	#10
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	Wow, what a story. That cat will be staying away from power lines from now on I bet!