Dog Saves Family From Fire Blamed on Cat

Erika B.
4 years ago

Labs are just great dogs and this story is more evidence to that effect.

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Amber A.
4 years ago

another story of cats vs dogs!

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JacquelineR
5 years ago

I think the people should get the blame, not the cat. Good thing the dog saved them though.

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collyn f.
5 years ago

this woulda been interesting

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Sarah H.
5 years ago

I wish ZooToo would keep the stories up longer.

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Candice B.
5 years ago

the headline alone...lolol

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Tami T.
5 years ago

Yay for the doggie hero!

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Felicia
5 years ago

great story

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mike o.
5 years ago

blame the owner, not blame the cat.

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Matt & Margaret M.
5 years ago

the cat did it,lit the match and everything how dumb

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Margene W.
5 years ago

Should read "fire blamed on forgetful human"-lucky he has pets who saved his life!

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Rlhime
5 years ago

I'm glad everyone is OK.

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Kelly
5 years ago

Sure, blame the cat.

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shelia s.
5 years ago

I have a cat that 1 year ago she knocked over our heater while we were sleeping. Thank god the house didn't catch on fire, but it did melt the carpet in one spot!

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Tammyg
5 years ago

Animals to the rescue!

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Jetty0161
5 years ago

Cats knock things over - don't leave fire sources unattended!

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Lucasrichter
5 years ago

Wow, awesome dog.
By why was there a working kerosene lamp in the first place?

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Acart1170
5 years ago

Poor cats get blamed for everything

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Morgan
5 years ago

Obviously the homeowners were trying to save on their electric bill but the end result is far more damaging

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Tazrad
5 years ago

I am glad that the cat gets the blame. Great job Thumper.

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Ptaws
5 years ago

Glad the family escaped ok, and thankfully the dog was able to warn the family.

But I really would hate to hear anyone villify the cat for being a "bad" culprit in this case. Cats get into stuff like cats will get into stuff. Accidents are accidents, and no one should think any harshly of the cat.

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Abg8s
5 years ago

this is a great story. many lives have been saved by our loving pets

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Spydog0619
5 years ago

kool dog good job for saving someone!!!!!!!!!=)

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Larii
5 years ago

Aww, how ironic.

Bad reputation for the cat.
Haha.
This story left me with the warm feeling though, since everyone got out alive and well.

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Kim D.
5 years ago

That is amazing!

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Deborah H.
5 years ago

And this is why dogs chase cats....

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amy c.
5 years ago

lol i guess in this battle of cats and dogs the dog wins - lol. Poor kitty not his fault - BLAME IT ON THE TAIL!!!

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GabbyGirl
5 years ago

Glad eveyone got out save, but frist the man should have never went to sleep with a kerosene lantern on and plus that is not safe when you have pets. The cat is not to blame, the cat owner is to blame!

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CaTy
5 years ago

This guy shouldn't have fallen asleep with the lantern lit. I find this story funny in the way of the forever ongoing cat verses dog. This one bends towards the dog lovers....cat burns down house, dog saves lives. Classic. But its only funny because no one was hurt.

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Mcg8s
5 years ago

They are all very lucky they made it out alive. This is a very strong lesson to learn.... never leave candles or anything burning unattended because you never know. Animals are like little kids and some little kids find themselves into trouble even when they didn't mean to.

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Golfvek43
5 years ago

Dogs are the best. Noah should have brought only one cat on the Ark

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Arcoraci
5 years ago

This one's for all the dog lovers who are married to cat owners. Score one for the dogs!

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Hageelectric
5 years ago

what a hero?? Dogs are the best companions!

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silver d.
5 years ago

Glad everyone is safe. Poor Princess, lol.

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Marshamartinis
5 years ago

Why on earth were they burning a kerosene lantern when they were asleep??? It sounds more to me like the Human would be more at fault for the fire as opposed to the cat....

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HeatherAshley
5 years ago

sure blame it on the cat. what about the owner. glad everyone was ok

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Dragon6483
5 years ago

...we were playing an online video game once...and one of our friends went missing for about 10 minutes...when he got back, we inquired about his absence. Turned out he had to chase down his cat who was singed/fired from walking across the stove top he had his dinner heating up on. Cat's are such pyros...I <3 it!

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k r.
5 years ago

Guess we know who is in the dog house!

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Bcoo
5 years ago

don't blame the cat!

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Wrhsdirector
5 years ago

Bad Kitty! I am glad that everyone got out okay. You must be careful with lanterns, candles, or anything burning because the cats will jump up and check it out.

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Xoxoissyb07xoxo
5 years ago

wow, that dog was really smart! go dogs!

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Hope
5 years ago

Thank god everyone got out okay! The family should be more careful with flamable objects around their pets, but all in all, great job Thumper!

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Kittybratgurl11
5 years ago

i'm glad everyone is ok it isn't really the cats fault it was probaly walking around and it's tail probaly hit it on accident or it could have but you can't always blame it on the cat but the dog is hero

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Animalcare123
5 years ago

I am glad that no one got hurt but some times things happen. I just wouldnt have claimed the cat was the one who done it.I think it was the owners fault.

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Luvndogs
5 years ago

Aww what a touching story!What a dog!

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Emo
5 years ago

Glad to hear the dog is the hero, but like others have said, if you have a cat you have to know that they are curious enough to pose a danger to a situation like that.

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Nicepets
5 years ago

I often fear that very thing, a fire in the night. And I wonder if my dogs would warn me. My G.Shep told on my other dog, one day, when she was digging in the trash in another room. Came to my bedroom, groaning and moaning, a lip curling grin on her face, naturally I followed. Led me straight to the "offender"! Maybe she will one day save my life?

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Kedoran
5 years ago

Luckily everyone got out safe. Dogs really can be amazing creatures.

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Stanleys2
5 years ago

Good story but who is to say that Thumper didn't accidentally knock the lantern over and then wake up his master? Poor Little Princess.

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Lori R.
5 years ago

A lantern shouldn't have been burning in the first place with no one to watch it. That is an accident waiting to happen. They are all very lucky they made it out alive. This is a very strong lesson to learn.... never leave candles or anything burning unattended because you never know. Animals are like little kids and some little kids find themselves into trouble even when they didn't mean to.

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