Dogs Go to Jail! (1958)

Jun 26, 2022

British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage explains how unattended dogs were rounded up in Slough, England.

Reality Cat: After explaining that local dogs are being rounded up under a new leash law, the narrator adds that the local cats approve of the measure. A sign for The Cats’ Protection League “Cat Week” is shown.

Dogs Go to Jail - Cat Protection League's Cat Week sign

A white cat with black markings walks across a lawn as a leashed dog barks at him. “About time, too, thinks Tibby,” the narrator states.

Dogs Go to Jail - black and white cat Tibby walking across lawn
Dogs Go to Jail - black and white cat Tibby arching back at dog on leash barking

Tibby then runs a little further away from the barking dog.

Dogs Go to Jail - black and white cat Tibby running across lawn
Dogs Go to Jail - black and white cat Tibby running away
Dogs Go to Jail - black and white cat Tibby standing behind plant

Final Mewsings: Cats are firm proponents of strict leash laws.

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