While reading back issues of the Times-Tribune in preparation for the daily feature “Day in History,” I came across this headline – “Man Attacked by Cat In His Home May Have Rabies” in April 12, 1944 edition of the Scranton Times.
The cat’s victim was named Garfield.

April 12, 1944 – The Scranton Times
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 14 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast