Taco John
01-03-2006, 02:08 AM
Owner swears it’s true — cat called 911
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who fell out of his wheelchair says his cat apparently called 911 for help.
Police received a 911 call from Gary Rosheisen’s apartment Thursday, but there was no one on the line. When they called back and got no answer, they decided to check things out.
In the apartment they found Tommy the cat lying by a telephone on the living room floor.
“I know it sounds kind of weird,” Officer Patrick Daugherty said.
Rosheisen was unable to get up because of ministrokes that disrupt his balance and because of pain from osteoporosis. He wasn’t wearing his medical-alert necklace and couldn’t reach a cord above his pillow that alerts paramedics that he needs help.
Rosheisen said he got the cat three years ago and tried to train him to call 911, but was unsure whether the training ever stuck.
The phone in the living room is always on the floor, and there are 12 small buttons — including a speed dial for 911.
“He’s my hero,” Rosheisen said.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/13536135.htm
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who fell out of his wheelchair says his cat apparently called 911 for help.
Police received a 911 call from Gary Rosheisen’s apartment Thursday, but there was no one on the line. When they called back and got no answer, they decided to check things out.
In the apartment they found Tommy the cat lying by a telephone on the living room floor.
“I know it sounds kind of weird,” Officer Patrick Daugherty said.
Rosheisen was unable to get up because of ministrokes that disrupt his balance and because of pain from osteoporosis. He wasn’t wearing his medical-alert necklace and couldn’t reach a cord above his pillow that alerts paramedics that he needs help.
Rosheisen said he got the cat three years ago and tried to train him to call 911, but was unsure whether the training ever stuck.
The phone in the living room is always on the floor, and there are 12 small buttons — including a speed dial for 911.
“He’s my hero,” Rosheisen said.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/13536135.htm