A lot of people say things about cats such as, "They can't help sick, handicapped people the way dogs can." Well, maybe this goes beyond even what dogs can do.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Apparently, the cat was paying attention when his owner tried to show him how to dial 911.
A Columbus, Ohio, man was unable to call for help when he fell out of his wheelchair Thursday, but he says his cat did it for him. Officers said the cat, named Tommy, was lying by a telephone on the living room floor when they arrived at the man's home Thursday. They had received a 911 call from the apartment, but no one was on the phone.
The cat's owner, Gary Rosheisen, says Tommy must have hit the right buttons to alert authorities. He said he had tried to teach Tommy to dial 911, using a speed-dial button, but he wasn't sure if the cat ever picked up the training.
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