Look at Life – You Can’t Catch Much from a Fish (1963)

Jan 14, 2024

by Linda Kay

Narrated by: Tim Turner

Synopsis: An in-depth look at the six month quarantine system employed for animals in Great Britain in order to keep rabies and other diseases off the island.

Reality Cats: The short begins by talking about how much the British love their pets, showcasing dogs and then several cats who appear to be attending a cat show.

Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - longhair grey kitten
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - longhair cream kitten
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - basket of Siamese kittens
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - longhair white cat on shoulder
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - longhair grey tabby

A little girl is also shown petting a kitten.

Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - little girl holding grey tabby kitten on lap

Later one of the many cat and dog quarantine kennels is presented. A very large grey Persian is being removed from their carrier upon arriving at the kennel.

Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - large longhair grey Persian being placed in quarantine

The animals must be isolated to ensure they are not infected with rabies or other diseases. The cats are given plenty of food and access to a small outdoor run.

Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - grey and white cat eating behind mesh wire
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - brown tabby cat behind mesh wire
Look at Life - You Can't Catch Much from a Fish - grey tabby cat climbing mesh wire to get to food

Final Mewsings: The cats are probably wondering when they are going to get their one phone call.

Many thanks to RobG for letting us know about the cats in this short film.

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