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Hero Cat Finalists
Cats that save the day! The Hero Cat award was won by Speedy, click here to read her story. Here are the other finalists in the category (click on the cat's name to read their story):
Max
From Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Photo: UNP
Sleaford’s Max showed his heroic qualities by becoming a full-time carer to his owner’s other pet cat, Milly.
When she was a newborn stray, Milly was attacked by another animal and suffered terrible injuries. She was brought to the veterinary clinic where Max’s owner, Hayley Thomas, works. Over the next six weeks Max decided to help look after Milly by keeping her company and grooming her. As she grew stronger, Max started playing with her and even taught her how to use a litter tray! Two years-on, Milly is a confident and loving cat.
Watch Max's story on Youtube here...
Spartacus
From Birmingham
Photo: UNP
Four-year-old Worthing cat, Spartacus, made the final after saving the life of his owner’s other pet cat, Tori.
Spartacus, who was adopted from Cats Protection by Claire Headon, lived up to his heroic name as he woke her to alert her to the fact that Tori – who was due at the vet later that day – had collapsed. Spartacus then revived Tori by biting her ears and nudging her neck with his head. Since then, Spartacus and Tori – who used to keep their distance from one another – are now the best of friends.
Watch Spactacus's story on Youtube here...
Wallace
From Carnoustie, Scotland
Photo: UNP
Five-year-old Wallace saved the lives of his owner, Maureen Gorman, and her 13-year-old daughter, Pamela, in January this year when he alerted them to a fire.
The usually-timid cat, who had only been adopted a few weeks beforehand, woke Maureen early one morning, before leading her to the source of the fire – an electrical fault in her computer. Fortunately, Wallace's prompt action enabled Maureen put the fire out before it could spread.
Watch Wallace's story on Youtube here...
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