| A DOG'S TEN COMMANDMENTS............
 Sunday November 15 2009
A DOG'S TEN COMMANDMENTS............
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is
likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment.
You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only
you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand
your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt
you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself
if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting enough
food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old
or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say
you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is
easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good
care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's
critters.
~Now please pass this on to other dog owners. We do not have to wait
for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here
on earth and has four legs!
K-9 Congressional Medal of Honour Winner
Sunday November 15 2009
Brutus is a military K9 at McChord.
He's huge - part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the
scales at 200 lbs. Brutus won the Congressional
Medal of Honour last year from his tour in Iraq . His handler and four
other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler
communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant
'go away but come back and find me'. The Iraqis paid no attention to
Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard
at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against
one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old
warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they
all escaped. He's the first K9 to receive this honour. If he knows
you're ok, he's a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. Enjoys the
company of cats.
K-9 Congressional Medal of Honour Winner
Toilet rescue puppy
Monday August 31 2009
You hear lots of amazing stories about dogs surviving ordeals but this one takes the biscuit! It all started when four year old toddler Daniel Blair put his muddy puppy in the toilet as he thought he needed a wash. Unfortunately Daniel flushed the loo and down the puppy went! His mother Alison assumed the puppy was dead but says ”I went into the garden, managed to lift up the drain cover and was amazed to hear him crying”. She called the fire brigade and RSPCA but he was wedged in the pipes too far away. Dyno-Rod came to the rescue and located his exact location using special cameras that they use for finding blockages. They then gently pushed him to the closest manhole where they fished him out. Ms Blair told the Mirror: ”I never thought a dog could survive being flushed down the loo. He’s a real little fighter.” Poor little Daniel was really upset and told his mum ”I had to give him a wash. I’m so, so sorry. I won’t do it again.” You can bet on that!
Hero Iraq dog Sandbag not allowed to return with troops
Monday August 31 2009
Downing Street have said no to the return of the British service personnels dog, Sandbag, from Iraq, as they say ’The base in Um Qasa where Sandbag and Hesco (the cat) were living has now been handed over to American forces.’ They went on to say that ‘Our U.S. colleagues have assured us that both Sandbag and Hesco will be well cared for. Both are currently fit and healthy.
Commanders on the grounds always take decisions on the future of mascot animals on a case-by-case basis. The Government supports the decision taken in this case.’ Sandbag has been living with the troops of B Squadron of the Queen’s Royal Hussars at the base in Um Qasa, near Basra, where he protects them from stray dogs that roam around their base and even goes out on patrol with them which has earned him a heros status. One soldier said: ‘He’s very loyal to the troops – if you get mobbed by other dogs, he will literally fight every single one of them. He’s a Tyson among the pups.’ Sandbag has survived numerous shootings and is therefore looked on as being the mens lucky mascot. The troops fear that when they withdraw Sandbag will be killed by local dogs or the Iraqis.
Farmers unions warn of danger of cows with calves
Monday August 31 2009
Dog owners are being warned by farmers unions about the danger of walking dogs in fields where there are cows with calves as the cows are naturally protective of their calves and will attack dogs if they feel threatened Recently there have been three deaths by cow stampedes. The former Home Secretary David Blunkett had a narrow escape while out walking with his guide dog Sadie in the Peak District. He spoke of the terrifying ordeal which caused him to suffer three broken ribs and bruising.
“It made me realise how serious this can be and I’ve had literally scores of letters from people injured or relatives of people who have been injured or even killed,” said Mr Blunkett.
According to the BBC, farming unions say walkers who feel threatened by cattle should always let their dog off the lead.
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