Cats Can Be Trained (1955)

Jun 26, 2016

British Pathé

Synopsis: Tooshy the cat shows off several tricks where he stands on his hind legs for treats.

Reality Cat: Tooshy the cat belongs to Mrs. Smith of Brooklyn, Melbourne, Australia and she shows the camera how she has trained Tooshy to stand on his back paws on top of various objects for treats, especially fresh fried chicken (said in a bizarre American South accent by the Australian narrator).

Cats Can Be Trained - Tooshy the tabby cat stands on his hind legs on a sugar jar

Cats Can Be Trained - Tooshy the tabby cat waiting for chicken

Cats Can Be Trained - Tooshy the tabby cat standing on hind legs on back of chair

This unused newsreel footage also shows Tooshy standing on a thin board between two chairs and drinking milk from a baby bottle.

Cats Can Be Trained - Tooshy the tabby cat standing on hind legs on board between chairs

Cats Can Be Trained - Tooshy the tabby cat drinks milk from a baby bottle

Final Mewsings: Some cats know no embarrassment where food is concerned.

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