An elderly cat named Baby, described as being “very protective” of its owner, viciously attacked a group of pitbulls that were being walked in the city of Victoria, Canada, earlier this week.

The Pit Bulls of Victoria B.C. walking group, comprising seven dogs and their owners, was out for a walk on Monday morning when the incident occurred.

“The dogs were walking by, completely minding their own business,” said Kyla Grover, one of the dog’s owners. “The cat just goes at all of the dogs, not backing down.

“The cat is swiping at them and latched onto one of the dog’s faces. I got bit and scratched in the process of trying to separate them.

“I spent the whole night at emergency because cat bites are nasty.”