Lemondrop

Perhaps you remember when we wrote about cats that like to take the bus to work. We know we'll never forget because those cats were awesome. Turns out those hard-livin' ways finally caught up with one of the kitties, who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run.

For four years Casper stood in line with the rest of the commuters and would ride the bus around town. Upon his passing, a notice was posted at his bus stop and a brief obituary was published in the town paper.

Fortunately, the media can't turn all cat news into tragedy. A Chicago-area cat saved both of her owners, one of whom is seven months pregnant with twins, from a house fire by jumping on them and waking them up. It was unusual behavior for Baby, a 13-year-old tabby whose primary hobbies include hiding under the bed or hanging out in the bathtub.

We're glad that, even with all of the tragedy in the news lately, there are still reporters dedicated to the kitty beat.