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Why did the burglars break into the shop in Coventry, UK?
attempted to steal a parrot Jack and some other animals
What did the parrot do when the burglars broke into the shop?
Jack scratched the thieves to pieces and the burglars had to make a quick getaway through the back door
How did the parrot Jack help the police?
they would possibly be able to trace the thieves from DNA samples taken from the blood they left behind
What happened to a hungry donkey in Egypt?
the donkey was sent to prison for stealing sweetcorn from a field
How much did the donkey’s owner pay for its crime?
50 Egyptian pounds
How long did a hungry donkey spend in the prison?
24 hour
What was a cat called Tabby Sal ordered to do in Boston, USA?
the cat was ordered to do jury service
Why was the cat ordered to do jury service?
Mrs Esposito had put his name down on the last census form under ‘pets’/ there had bee
What could the cat say when the judge asked if the defendant was guilty or not guilty?
Miaow
Which animal spent some time in a different kind of cage?
the donkey
Which animal was told to be somewhere at a particular time?
the cat
Which animal was punished along with its owner?
the donkey
Which animal was arrested at the crime scene by the police?
the donkey
Which animal possibly helped to identify criminals?
the parrot
Who was very proud of their pet?
Caroline Hobday
What did the parrot do when the burglars made a quick getaway from the shop?
spent the rest of the night patrolling and protecting the other animals like a guard dog
