A yellow tabby who has been the honorary mayor of an Alaskan town for 16 years has been attacked by a dog. Mayor Stubbs survived the mauling in Talkeetna and is recovering at the Big Lake-Susitna Veterinary Hospital in Wasilla. He suffered a wound in his side, a fractured sternum and a punctured lung, and underwent three hours of surgery.
A message posted on his Facebook page joked that Secret Service protection would be needed in future. "While at this point in time it is impossible to know whether my attack was politically motivated, I do hope that the government will seriously consider providing me with some Secret Service protection in the future to assist in preserving my remaining eight lives," it read.
"I am thankful for the opportunity to continue leading the great town of Talkeetna onwards to brighter tomorrows." His owner, Lauri Stec, said the cat was heavily sedated because he was in "so much pain" after the attack.
Stubbs is now reportedly breathing on his own after relying on a chest tube for a couple of days. Ms Stec, owner of a general store in the small town, said she planned to file a police report, adding that the dog "needs to go away".
Stubbs was discovered among a box of kittens in 1997, and was named after his lack of tail. He ascended to power shortly afterwards when the town's 800 inhabitants did not like the candidates in a mayoral election and encouraged enough people to elect the feline instead.
Although his position is honorary, Stubbs' popularity has grown over the years, earning him national fame and subsequent visits from tourists.
So there you go, eh. Maybe we need more cats in politics rather than half the jackasses we have now! What'd'ya think?
See ya, eh!
Bob
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