Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe BAKERSFIELD, Calif., May 21 (UPI) -- Tara defied the stereotypical indifference of her species and saved a 4-year-old boy from a vicious dog attack in Bakersfield, Calif., earlier this month. The whole thing was caught on video, making Tara an national hero. As part of her new duties as a celebrated American, Tara was asked to "throw" out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game in Bakersfield on Tuesday, with a little help from her owners, the Triantafilos. Advertisement Roger Triantafilo held Tara in his arms as she casually swatted the ball to the ground. After several unsuccessful attempts, 4-year-old Jeremy Triantafilo threw out a real first pitch. So how's Tara's life these days? Like most celebrity cats, she's got her own Facebook page and Twitter account. Well, I gave it my best shot, but my humans really got in the way. Everyone knows I'm left pawed.— Tara Hero Cat (@taraherocat) May 21, 2014 Here's the video that made Tara famous. Read More Hero cat will throw out first pitch at minor league baseball game Cat saves boy from dog attack in California
