I was doodling around the intertubes a few days ago, and I found a website ( http://www.lookandlearn.com/blog/?p=92 ) with the following human (or cat. or snake.) interest story:
One day, in March 1967, four-year-old Wanda Viviers was playing happily on the lawn of her home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Suddenly, something made her turn — and there, slithering towards her, was a Ringhalls snake. Wanda had heard about these deadly creatures and she was terrified as the 5-foot-long reptile approached her. Suddenly, with a wild yowl, a bundle of creamy-brown fur hurled itself at the snake’s head. Wanda’s pet Siamese cat, Wong, had come to her rescue. The young cat pounced on the snake again and again, furiously clawing at its eyes and skin. Surprised by its unexpected attacker, the snake struck back. But Wong proved too much for it and the snake lay dead.
Neighbours came running over and comforted Wanda after her terrible shock. As for Wong, the brave little Siamese cat, his story appeared in newspapers throughout the world, and the P.D.S.A. in London awarded him a silver medal for his exceptional bravery.
That was pretty nifty, but what sealed the deal was a fabulous illustration by James E. McConnell, that shows the fearless Wong in action:
I just love the excitement of it all, the bright colors of a hot South African day, the sideways crabbing of the cat, and particularly the crazed look on the cat’s face. That snake had a death wish.
Now, maybe this would’ve been the case with any breed of cat, but no. There’s nothing quite as psycho as a Siamese on a mission. Of course, I do have evidence to back this up (and yes, this was a hoot to do):
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