Ron Williams, an 84-year-old WWII Army veteran, says he owes his life to his recently-adopted cat, Fluffy.
Several weeks ago, Williams slipped and fell in the shower, and he couldn’t get up. After more than 16 hours, he realized his cell phone was on the bathroom counter, but still just out of his reach. The veteran turned to Fluffy, who followed him into the bathroom earlier, for help.
“So I said ‘ring-a-ding Fluffy,” Williams told FOX17. “‘You’re my only hope.'”
Williams always said “ring-a-ding, Fluffy” whenever his cell phone rang, and the smart cat quickly associated the saying with the man’s phone. Amazingly, after Williams uttered the words from his bathroom floor, Fluffy knocked the cell phone off the counter and into his reach, allowing him to finally call for help.
Thanks to the clever cat, Williams got out of his predicament with only minor injuries. Things could have turned out much worse, if not for the quick-thinking feline.
“I relive it a million times,” he said. “What if he hadn’t been in there with me? I’d be dead today.”
This heartwarming story reminds us that sometimes we need animals just as much as animals need us.
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COMMENT I could really cry about what is happening to all of God’s beautiful creatures. I am now disabled but when I worked and raising 2 children. I paid to send an elephant to safety in Africa. Also,saved 2 more elephants by calling many lawyers and getting them to safety in a place called TENS. Tennessee Animal Shelter. I rescued 24 cats. Had them neutered or spayed. Bathed them all make sure no fleas. I found wonderful homes for 20 of them. I kept 4 which was wonderful they lived happily. One believe it or not is still with me. His name is Charlie. He is orange and white and so smart. Lastly I saved many dogs (lost count) especially German Shepherds that were retired police dogs who were being put down at very young ages. I have several family members who are policemen. They helped me! I had a chow chow going to be killed due to fleas. I took her and she lived to a ripe old age. I saved a Labrador retriever. Also,a Lab Newfoundland mix. Few mixed breeds but I kept them. Walking them was so rewarding. I was as proud as a peacock especially when going to the park. No one would dare try to hurt me! I donated as well until I retired and became disabled.
Wonderful — lovely news — let’s all keep that in mind — RING A DING — RING A DING — on a daily basis, CATS remember.
What a wonderful story! They are definitely best friends forever! To bad he didn’t think to say those words hours earlier.
Such a heart-warming story.
This cat is awesome…
There you go, just shows how intelligent animals are.
A beautiful story with a good ending.
Sweet Fluffy.
And thank you Mr. Williams for adopting him and loving him.
What a beautiful story. I am an animal activist and there is so many stories out in this world about how animals are tortured to death which is extremely sad and depressing. This story, I pray, shows people that animals are very smart and if they are treated right by their owners, they will do anything to help in times of distress. Thank you for publishing this story and thank you, Fluffy, for your love to your sweet owner.
I need to make more effort to teach my cat a few things. She doesn’t even come when she’s called. Maybe we all need to learn more about cat training.
I see that progress is being made toward cruelty prevention. Cause for joy! And celebration
I have a cat that opens our front door and lets herself in and out. My husband’s cousin had a cat that used the toilet and flushed it when she was through. My husband had a horse that somehow got his halter off and hid it out in the pasture because he didn’t want to wear it. My husband, Rick, said, “He’s just playing with us. He’ll bring it back when he’s through.” Two days later we looked out at the pasture and “Buck” was standing there with his halter in his mouth, waving it at us.You could almost hear him saying, “Nanner, nanner, nanner!” Animals are amazing! Another reason to be kind to them.
I have never underestimated the intelligence of cats. They’re a whole lot smarter than we think.
And they bond to and love their people. Cats are the best!
Good job, Fluffy <3 Take care, Ron <3
Magnifique histoire et deux personnages très attachants!!!Ce chat a beaucoup plus de valeur à mes yeux que bien des racailles humaines !!!
And they say “dogs are man’s best friend”. I think a kitty named Fluffy is!
I never under-estimate the intelligence and power of kitties !
Agree with Leanne. Anyway, Ron had the right cat at the right moment!
At 84 Ron is a WWII vet? The oldest he would’ve been when it ended was 10!!
Yeah – someone erred on this one :/
The original story says Ron is a veteran of the Korea.
Very smart cat 🐱🐈🐾❤👨.
Ron chose the right cat here.
Thank you for posting this sweet story. Just goes to show you that we need animals as much as they need us for care.
What a sweet story, brought tears to my eyes.
That goodness for fluffy!! Your a real HERO Fluffy! I love the happy stories!!!
Thank you for sharing!
sweet story and not the first or the last time we will hear of heroic acts of animals….
they are so smart and we are all connected..