The Call of the Wild (1972)

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Synopsis: A German Shepherd named Buck is stolen from his home and forced into being a sled dog in the Yukon.

Kitty Cameo: When Buck arrives up north a man uses an axe to open his crate and then proceeds to beat the poor dog mercilessly. To emphasize the horror of this scene, some quick shots of a startled longhair white cat are inserted as a reaction.

The Call of the Wild - longhair white cat watching from above
The Call of the Wild - longhair white cat watching from above
The Call of the Wild - longhair white cat watching from above

Final Mewsings: Even cats hate to see dogs being abused.

Many thanks to Nick Wale for letting us know about the cat in this film!

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