Amy Jung was a cat-lover and had spent most of her life helping stray cats. So, when she met a 21-pound Pudding who needed a loving home, she didn't think twice before adopting him. She thought they would get along just fine, but she couldn't have been more wrong.
The cat almost left her without a face. How could an innocent, little animal be capable of something like this?
"Friendly" Cat
According to the shelter director, Pudding "gravitated" towards Amy and her son Ethan that day at the shelter.
The feline was brought into the shelter after his owner passed away. He was relaxed and friendly with the staff. And they figured he would behave the same way with his future owner.
Ground Rules
Having a lot of experience as a cat owner, Amy made sure to lay down the ground rules when she first brought Pudding home. But unfortunately, she made one big mistake that afternoon that she would regret for the rest of her life.
She left her bedroom door open and Pudding came in.
The Beginning
Before going to bed, Amy made sure Pudding had food and was comfortable in his new cat bed. Then, she wished her son goodnight and fell asleep.
Amy didn't hear the cat quietly enter her bedroom. And unfortunately, on a different floor of the house, her son didn't hear her screaming for help.
Acting Quick
Eventually, Ethan came running into his mother's room and found her covered in blood. He called his aunt, praying she would pick up the phone. He had never been in this position before, so he didn't know what to do.
His aunt realized that Amy wasn't just suffering from scratches and bites. She couldn't even talk.
At The Hospital
Amy's sister drove her to the hospital and begged the medics to take a look at her as soon as possible. Fortunately, Amy's injuries weren't too serious.
They asked her a lot of questions about her routine and medical history, but when she mentioned the new cat, the doctor looked at her in shock.
Similar Story
The doctor told Amy and her sister about a woman in the UK who suffered from chest pains after her cat constantly poked at her. Amy was at a loss for words. She had always loved cats, but the doctor's story made her look at cats in a completely different light.
Meanwhile, her son was sitting in the waiting room, crying and shaking.
Regrets
Amy had always told her son that it was good that he was a heavy sleeper, but now he was blaming himself for not hearing his mother's cries. He thought it was all his fault.
Ethan let out a sigh of relief when he saw his mother walking out of the doctor's office. But when she explained to him what had happened to her earlier, all he wanted to do was get rid of that evil cat.
All His Life
Amy assured him that she was alright and that it wasn't his fault, but Ethan was not convinced. If he hadn't asked his mom to go to the shelter that day, they would have never adopted Pudding.
Ethan wanted to return the cat to the shelter, but Amy had a different idea in mind.
Diabetic Seizure
Amy explained to her son that Pudding had jumped onto her bed when he realized she was suffering from a diabetic seizure.
Pudding had nipped her face to wake her up, and it had worked! Ethan felt terrible after hearing what his mom had to say.
Bad News
He wanted to give Pudding a whole bag of treats when he got home. The cat had just saved his mother's life!
But sadly, the doctor had some bad news for this family.
Strange Behavior
Pudding didn't need treats or better food, he needed to be trained. However, they were surprised that the cat had learned to detect illness in humans.
That's when Ethan remembered that Pudding had been brought into the shelter with another cat, Wimsy. That explained everything.
Therapy Cats
If Pudding could save lives, maybe the other cat could too. So, the mom and son gave Wimsy and Pudding a job to do.
They are now therapy cats, helping people suffering from anxiety and seizures.
Feeling Grateful
“If something or someone hadn’t pulled me out of that,” Amy told the Green Bay Post-Gazette,”
"I wouldn’t be here.” She's grateful to Pudding for saving her life that day and the lives of many other people.
What Do You Think?
Do you think authorities should be investing more in training cats like Pudding to save lives?
Or should we just let the medical professionals do the job?