When Animals Attack: Man Suing Woman For Alleged Attack By Pet Cat

A man claims he suffered "severe and permanent injuries" while taking care of a woman's cat.

When Animals Attack: Man Suing Woman For Alleged Attack By Pet Cat

A man claims he suffered "severe and permanent injuries" while taking care of a woman's cat.

A "vicious" cat so grievously wounded a Homer Glen man that he is suing its owner for at least $100,000. The suit, filed at the Will County Courthouse on behalf of William Baxter, claims the cat's owner, Christine Bobak, "should have known (her) cat had vicious propensities in that, upon information and belief, the cat had attacked at least one other person on at least one prior occasion." But whether Bobak or Baxter knew the cat was vicious or not, Baxter ended up taking care of the animal in April 2011, the suit said, and that was when the cat "without provocation, viciously attacked, bit and clawed" Baxter. The suit did not make clear whether Bobak's pet was just some run-of-the-mill house cat or something more considerable and exotic, …

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Mr. Nubbs the Cat Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society

Mr. Nubbs hopes that you, too, can come to realize that he is more than just a tail and welcome him into your home.

Name: Mr. Nubbs Age: 1 year 8 months Sex: Male Breed: Domestic shorthair mix Good with small kids: Yes Good with dogs: TBD More info: Mr. Nubbs is stubby and proud. "My tail doesn't define me!" he proclaims in his bio on the West Suburban Humane Society's website. Mr. Nubbs was born with the deformity, but his sweet, mellow personality far outshines anything that make his looks a little different. But act fast—the humane society says he is a great catch. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org

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Cadabra the Cat Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society

Cadabra is a 3-month-old domestic longhair seeking a forever home.

Name: Cadabra Age: 3 months Sex: Male Breed: Domestic longhair mix Good with dogs: N/A More info: Cadabra's sister, Abra, was adopted Friday from the shelter. Cadabra is waiting patiently for his forever home. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, at 630-960-9600 or email adoptiondesk@wshs-dg.org

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Gray Cat Up for Adoption in Bolingbrook

Connor, a three-year-old cat, is up for adoption at the Petsmart in Bolingbrook.

Name: Connor  Age: 3  Sex: Male  Breed: Gray and white, domestic short hair  Other cats? Connor doesn't like to be around other cats, so he needs to be the only furball in your house.  More info: Up-to-date with routine shots, neutered  Interested? You can see Connor at Petsmart, 159 N. Weber Rd. in Bolingbrook. You can also contact Humane Haven Animal Shelter in Bolingbrook at (630) 378-4208. 

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Tri-Colored Tabby 'Hillary' Available for Adoption

Hillary is a sweet, 5-year-old cat up for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.

Name: Hillary Age: 5 Sex: Female Breed: Tri-colored tabby Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: OK with older children Good with dogs: Unknown Declawed: No More info: Hillary is a friendly cat looking for lots of attention in her new home. Fun fact: She was born with two missing toes on her right foot, and one on her left. The deformity doesn't affect her, but it does mean she can't be declawed. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

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Orange Tabby 'Mr. Nubbs' Available for Adoption

Mr. Nubbs is a friendly, 1-year-old cat up for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.

Name: Mr. Nubbs Age: 1 year Sex: Male Breed: Orange tabby Good with cats: Yes Good with kids: Yes  Good with dogs: Unknown Declawed: No More info: Mr. Nubbs gets his name from his short tail—a minor deformity he's had since he was born. He's described by volunteers as sweet and mellow. Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at (630) 960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

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Maddi, Brown Tabby Cat, Up for Adoption

Maddi is a 9-year-old cat up for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.

Name: Maddi  Age: 9 years  Sex: Female  Personality: Maddi is very sweet. She likes to be brushed and is a definite lap cat.  Special requirements: Maddi should live in a home with older children.  Good with cats? Yes  Good with dogs? No. Maddi was taken to the humane society after her old family got a puppy. She was afraid of the dog.  Interested? Contact the West Suburban Humane Society at 630-960-9600 or at 1901 W. Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. 

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Adopt Me: Lily

Lily is an 8-month-old brown tabby up for available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.

Name: Lily Sex: Female Age: 8 months Breed: Tabby Lily is a sweet cat, but incredibly shy. She recently came to the shelter after living in a hoarding situation, so she is still getting used to being around new people. She is neutered but is not declawed. She would do best in a home with other cats, and is fine around older children. For more information on Lily, visit the West Suburban Humane Society at 1901 Ogden Ave. or call 630-960-9600.

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