A couple of nights ago, Karma and Ruthi were taking the nightly outing to the back of the park. On their return they met with another RVer and her 2 dogs (red/white fox-like dogs) and were chatting a bit. Karma saw a white/grey cat and barked at him. The cat was about 10 yards away under a stored RV. The cat came running towards them. Ruthi thought well he’s just bluffing Karma to leave him alone. But no, he came within spitting distance to them with arched back. Everyone backed up and tried to get out of his way.
Last night, Karma and Ruthi were again out walking but further away from the cat’s apparent domain. The “attack cat” as we had come to name him, was about 20 yards away, when the cat first saw them. He came running right out at them with arched back (but no hiss). He right came up to Karma and proceeded to beat the s#&@ out of her. Karma is whelping and trying to escape the attack while she is leashed to Ruthi’s waist. Had they not had on the hands-free leash, Ruthi could have let her loose. Though we don’t think it would have improved Karma’s odds. This cat was in “attack” mode and poor “peace loving” Karma was too stunned to really do anything but cry. The “attack cat” owner came out of his RV (which tells me he had an inkling of his cat’s behavior) and called off the beast. Karma and Ruthi went home to check for cuts/injuries – none thank goodness. Just Karma’s feelings seemed to be hurt.
Since this was the second attack, Ruthi went off to the park owners/managers to voice a complaint about the “attack cat.” The owners/managers were surprised as this 12-13 year old cat had previously had a lovely personality and they had never heard of him attacking before. Initially they suggested Ruthi alter her walking routine and use the front of the part for Karma’s duties instead of the back Northeast area (where our RV is parked). When pushed further by Ruthi, they agreed to talk with the owner.
After they talked with the cat owner, they informed us that he would keep the “attack cat” indoors. We are figuring that will last as long as we are in the park. As soon as we leave, the cat will be roaming again. “Attack cat” owner did come by to apologize and infer that RV travelling with a dog isn’t the wisest thing to do.
Well, they came be assured that our critique of the park will be included in our entry to RV Park Reviews. They are taking great risks with the liability of a known “attack cat” within the park.
