Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Tabby cat terror for black bear Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his owners sayA black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased away small animals, but one of this size was a first. "We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear," Donna Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. "He doesn't want anybody in his yard," she added. The bear was first spotted in the tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear sightings are not unusual in the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of the state's most bear-populated areas. Peter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 and apparently the cat was declawed as well.... no wonder he's angry... peter VV Jun 10, 2006 1:11 PM Re: Tabby cat terror for black bear Tabby cat terror for black bear Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his owners sayA black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased away small animals, but one of this size was a first. "We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear," Donna Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. "He doesn't want anybody in his yard," she added. The bear was first spotted in the tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear sightings are not unusual in the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of the state's most bear-populated areas. Peter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. I don't wanna be no war hero Don't want a movie made about me I don't wanna be no war hero Just get away from the madness I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 The rest of the bears are not talking about the incident, they are a bit embarrased. The Valley Vegan.........fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote: and apparently the cat was declawed as well.... no wonder he's angry... peter VV Jun 10, 2006 1:11 PM Re: Tabby cat terror for black bear Tabby cat terror for black bear Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his owners sayA black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased away small animals, but one of this size was a first. "We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear," Donna Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. "He doesn't want anybody in his yard," she added. The bear was first spotted in the tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear sightings are not unusual in the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of the state's most bear-populated areas. Peter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. I don't wanna be no war hero Don't want a movie made about me I don't wanna be no war hero Just get away from the madness I seePeter H Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 The real thruth is that in new jersye, there is a stupid phenonmenon going on, as it is also,in, upstate, ny. people want " a house with woods in the back " secluded with nature.. so, there are new developments being built as we speak. then, some even stupeder people even feed the bears. then, when the bears are wondering around their back doors they wonder why. so, they think that there are too many bears and then the (manly men and women) organize a bear hunt " to protect our children " the reality is.. people are encroaching on a bears territory and giving them less and less space to live. it is not the bears fault the bear was there first. sadly the same situation is happening here in florida. people want houses with " waterfront views " and then when an alligator is in their backyard. the authourities come and kill him. -anouk , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > Tabby cat terror for black bear > > Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his owners say > > A black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased away small animals, but one of this size was a first. " We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear, " Donna Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. " He doesn't want anybody in his yard, " she added. The bear was first spotted in the tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear sightings are not unusual in > the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of the state's most bear-populated areas. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 happens everywhere.... >Anouk Sickler <zurumato >Jun 11, 2006 8:46 PM > > Re: Tabby cat terror for black bear > >The real thruth is that in new jersye, > >there is a stupid phenonmenon going on, > >as it is also,in, upstate, ny. > >people want " a house with woods in the back " >secluded with nature.. > >so, there are new developments being built as we speak. >then, some even stupeder people even feed the bears. > >then, when the bears are wondering around their back doors >they wonder why. > >so, they think that there are too many bears and then the (manly men >and women) organize a bear hunt " to protect our children " > >the reality is.. people are encroaching on a bears territory >and giving them less and less space to live. >it is not the bears fault >the bear was there first. > >sadly the same situation is happening here in florida. > >people want houses with " waterfront views " >and then when an alligator is in their backyard. >the authourities come and kill him. > >-anouk > > , peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: >> >> Tabby cat terror for black bear >> >> Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his >owners say >> >> A black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a >family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder >was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called >Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner >Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said >Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased >away small animals, but one of this size was a first. " We used to >joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear, " Donna >Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. " He doesn't want >anybody in his yard, " she added. The bear was first spotted in the >tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up >at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After >some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, >before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear >sightings are not unusual in >> the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of >the state's most bear-populated areas. >> > > > > > > > >To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Tabby cat terror for black bear Jack the cat is possessive about his territory, his owners sayA black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey. The unwelcome intruder was forced up a tree - twice - by the family pet, a tabby cat called Jack. The terrified bear was only able to make its escape when owner Donna Dickey called the hissing cat into the house. Ms Dickey said Jack liked to keep a close watch on his territory and often chased away small animals, but one of this size was a first. "We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty', never knowing he'd go after a bear," Donna Dickey told local newspaper The Star-Ledger. "He doesn't want anybody in his yard," she added. The bear was first spotted in the tree by neighbours who thought the 15lb (7kg) cat was just looking up at it. They then realised the bear was afraid of the cat. After some 15 minutes, the bear descended, but was chased up another tree, before finally making its escape when Jack was called indoors. Bear sightings are not unusual in the area of West Milford in New Jersey, which experts say is one of the state's most bear-populated areas. Peter H Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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