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Hero Cat Calls 911 to Save Owner's Life
26 Nov
Summary
- A cat named Tommy called 911 after its owner fell.
- The owner, Gary Rosheisen, was unable to reach his phone.
- Police responded to the silent 911 call and found the owner.
An orange and tan striped cat named Tommy has been hailed a hero after it is believed to have dialed 911 to help its owner, Gary Rosheisen. Rosheisen, who uses a wheelchair and experiences health issues, fell from his chair and was unable to reach his phone or emergency alert cord. In this critical moment, Tommy apparently activated the speed dial for 911.
Police received a silent call from Rosheisen's apartment and, after an unanswered callback, dispatched an officer to investigate. Upon arrival, Officer Patrick Daugherty discovered Rosheisen on the floor with Tommy nearby. The phone's receiver was off the hook, indicating a call had been placed, with the circumstances strongly suggesting the cat was the initiator.
Rosheisen recounted that Tommy had seemed uninterested during previous attempts to teach him to use the speed dial, yet proved attentive when it mattered most. This extraordinary event highlights the deep bond between humans and their pets, with Tommy proving to be more than just a companion, but a life-saving ally.
