I have some sympathy for Jonas Cruz – a New York supermarket clerk who was (he claims) bitten by a cat.
I too have been bitten by a cat. Little bastard sank it’s teeth into my finger and wouldn’t let go.
It was some years ago – before I met Mrs D – and I had gone to bed leaving the back door open to allow my German Shepherd to wander out to the garden if she needed a pee before I woke up.
In the early hours of the morning, a passing cat took the opportunity of the open door to come inside where it was quickly set upon by Cassie.
I scrambled out of bed and grabbed the cat from under the table where it had taken cover. It sank it’s teeth into one of my fingers – and wouldn’t let go. The pain was horrendous and as I held it above my head to keep it out of Cassie’s reach as she leapt in the air to try and grab it, I could feel – and see – rivulets of blood pouring down my arm. Later that day I had to go to Hospital when my finger swelled up like a balloon.
[On reflection, I got off lightly. I sleep au natural. Considering what the cat might have sunk its teeth into, I was lucky to get away with just a swollen finger ] 
So I can identify with Mr Cruz who claims his arm swelled up like a balloon after he was bitten by a cat belonging to the Deli owner. He required hospitalization after the attack and was off work for a month.
He is now suing the owner of the cat for $5miilion.
Jeez, a supermarket clerk loses a month’s pay and sues for $5 million 
I’m in the wrong f*cken job !!!
