The Traumatic Cat Attack That Scarred My Childhood

TLDRGrowing up, I encountered many violent animals, but the most traumatizing attack came from my friend's pet cat. This Siamese cat, named Cotton, was not only cross-eyed but also mean as hell. He would commit felonious assaults on children and even eat holographic Pokemon cards. Cotton's volatile behavior and epileptic seizures made him a constant threat, and one night, he viciously attacked me, leaving me covered in my own blood. This is the story of the cat attack that scarred my childhood.

Key insights

😼Cotton, a cross-eyed Siamese cat, was not only mean but also exhibited violent and felonious behavior towards children.

🐾Cotton's epileptic seizures made him even more unpredictable and dangerous, posing a threat to anyone near him during an episode.

😱Despite precautions and avoiding Cotton, he targeted the author specifically, leaving a lasting traumatic impact on their childhood.

👂During the attack, Cotton clawed into the author's earlobe, causing intense pain and injury.

💔The cat attack left the author traumatized and covered in blood, resulting in lifelong scars and a fear of cats.

Q&A

Was the cat's cross-eyed condition related to its aggressive behavior?

—While Cotton's cross-eyed condition may have contributed to his perception and behavior, it cannot solely explain his aggression towards children and unpredictable nature.

Did the cat's seizures make it more dangerous?

—Yes, Cotton's epileptic seizures made him even more unpredictable and posed a threat to anyone near him during an episode.

How did the cat attack affect the author's perception of cats?

—The cat attack left the author traumatized and with a lifelong fear of cats. They have since developed a cautious approach towards interactions with cats.

Did the author seek medical attention after the attack?

—Yes, the author sought medical attention for their injuries and received appropriate treatment for the cat scratch and injuries sustained during the attack.

Has the author had any encounters with aggressive animals since the cat attack?

—While the author has encountered other aggressive animals, the cat attack remains one of the most traumatic experiences from their childhood.

Timestamped Summary

00:01The author shares their childhood experiences of being attacked by various animals.

00:17Introduction to the traumatic cat attack that scarred the author's childhood.

00:23Description of Cotton, the cross-eyed and mean Siamese cat.

00:37Examples of Cotton's felonious assaults on children.

01:07The author's cautious behavior around Cotton to avoid provoking an attack.

01:20The author shares a personal anecdote of Cotton attacking their friend's Pokemon card.

02:28Cotton's epileptic seizures and the impact on his behavior.

03:24The intense attack by Cotton, leaving the author covered in blood and traumatized.

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