Dog saves family from fire blamed on cat

Denver Post (AP) ^ | October 10, 2007 | AP

[Squidpup]

GREENVILLE, Maine—Thumper, a black Labrador retriever, is getting credit for saving a Greenville man when a fire swept through his home. Roland Cote said his wife and their 7-year-old grandson were away when the blaze started early Sunday in a converted two-story garage. He said Thumper grabbed him by the arm to wake him, leaving just enough time for him to dial 911 before fleeing the fast-moving fire.

While the dog is the hero, a cat is the bad guy in this story.

Cote said the fire marshal investigator believes the blaze was started when Princess, the family cat, tipped over a kerosene lantern. Cote says he and his pets escaped safely, but he says Princess did get her tail singed by the flames.

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Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com

[Daffynition]

I aced it ... do I get a cookie?

You Are: 100% Dog, 0% Cat

You're a dog at heart - and it's not a bad thing at all!
You love unconditionally, and you're extremely loyal.
And while you may act silly at times, you're really quite smart - and a good learner!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

[LucyT]

You Are: 10% Dog, 90% Cat

You are are almost exactly like a cat.
You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.
And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

[Kevmo]

I aced it ... do I get a cookie?

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG’S DIARY
Day number 182
9:00 am - Oh boy! A Cookie! My Favorite!

You Are a Chocolate Chip Cookie

Traditional and conservative, most people find you comforting.
You're friendly and easy to get to know. This makes you very popular - without even trying!

What Kind of Cookie Are You?

[llevrok]

You Are a Jam Cookie

On the outside, you project a straight-laced, innocent vibe.
But on the inside, you're complex, exotic, and full of flavor.

What Kind of Cookie Are You?

[Huntress]

You Are: 20% Dog, 80% Cat

You are are almost exactly like a cat.
You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.
And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

[LucyT]

You Are a Chocolate Chip Cookie

Traditional and conservative, most people find you comforting.
You're friendly and easy to get to know. This makes you very popular - without even trying!

What Kind of Cookie Are You?

[Mercat]

I’m a right brained, 40% cat, 60% dog, chocolate cookie

[LucyT]

Right brained<<<

Did you see this?

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,22556678-23272,00.html?from=public_rss

[Shadowstrike]

whoa!
What a pic!
I’ve got dogs and cats, and I sure wouldn’t want to wake up to this staring down at me!

[Mercat]

Yes, and she goes clockwise. weird

[Huntress]

I watched that graphic for a good 5 minutes trying to sort out how it works. She goes both directions for me, but I can’t switch back and forth at will.

[Paisan]

the family cat, tipped over a kerosene lantern

Yeah right. More likely the dog slipped on his own drool and knocked over the lamp.

[Slings and Arrows]

90% cat. Meow, baby.

[Daffynition]

No more games! I want my cookie now!

[Fawn]

C’MON......this is the typical example of the dog ‘setting up’ the cat. THe cat in innocent!!!

[Fawn]

You Are: 20% Dog, 80% Cat

You are are almost exactly like a cat.
You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.
And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!
That's for sure!

[G Larry]

Calling Gary Larson!!!!!!!

[Constitution Day]

I've been trying to tell you people for years that cats are evil.
But would you listen? NO!

[martin_fierro]

[Tax-chick]

LOL!

One evening when we were watching that movie, the cat hissed, and our Agnes jumped up and hissed back.