Tara, the cat that saved a small boy from a dog attack, got a hero's welcome at a California baseball game Tuesday.

After video of Tara's rescue of her owners' four-year-old son went viral, the Bakersfield Blaze invited the family to a game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Tara, with some help from owner Roger Triantafilo, did the honours.

Watch video from the pregame ceremony in the player above.