Well, if I were to go into details here, and it seems we are (am I writing a comic book IN the comments ;) ) I'd say, Gillian needs to stay within range, which old Tom cat as leopard will see to, and if she were to be 'harrased' the aggressor might suspect the statue, whilst Dander hops about nipping at the heels of the aggressor.

The aggressor then is all attention on the statue, suspecting it as he does, kicking away Dander, as a no threat lap dog, to be followed by the SWOOOSH of Dander's gaping Maw.

Then, threat neutralized and auntie still comfortably relaxing in Bronze, whilst Gillian strokes big kitties smiling face :)

How does that sound? @ryivhnn