When 5-year-old Ethan was being pushed to the ground and bullied by older boys, his cat Smudge came to the rescue.
This heroic pet jumped on the bullies and scratched one of them before they ran away in fear. That this is not the first time Smudge has come to Ethan’s defense; he has always been a loyal and protective pet. The cat’s owners say they are very proud of their furry friend.
Mum Sarah, 26, who witnessed the attack, said:
I was watching the boys play football in the front garden when I saw three older, taller boys walk to our gate. They shouted Ethan’s name twice, but he ignored them and just kept playing with Ashton.
After that, they yelled at him once more, and one of the boys stood in Ethan’s face and demanded to know why he was ignoring him. And then he was pushed over. That’s when I came out and saw Smudge flying out from beneath our vehicle and landing on top of the boy’s chest.
Ethan’s father, Ryan, said:
I was in the house when I heard Sarah shouting. I looked out the window and saw our cat attacking one of the boys. It was unbelievable. The boy was trying to push Smudge off him while also trying to get away from him. It was only when I came out and started shouting at the boys that they ran away.
Smudge is a fearless and loyal cat who will do whatever it takes to protect his family. We are so lucky to have him as part of our family!
This story is a heartwarming example of the loyalty and courage of our animal companions. It just goes to show that, even in difficult times, we can always count on our pets to be there for us.
