Dog on Wheels (1951)

British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage from Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England, features Willie the dachshund who uses a little chariot to get around.

Reality Cat: Willie, whose back legs are paralyzed, is shown scampering around aided by a small chariot. In one shot Willie is running by a fence, apparently barking at a tuxedo cat who is on the other side.

Dog on Wheels - tuxedo cat behind fence
Dog on Wheels - tuxedo cat behind fence

Final Mewsings: Cats are not fans of technology that helps dogs chase them!

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