“She said the protocol for what to do if confronted by a coyote with a pet cat in its mouth didn’t enter her mind...”
There’s a Protocol for that? Other than “bang!” I mean ?
Protocol:
1) Aim firearm-of-choice at coyote
2) Fire.
3) Prepare for the cat’s fear and indignation after hearing the loud “BANG”.
4) Dispose of coyote carcass and send the annoyed, frightened (but hopefully grateful) cat on its way. :-)