NationStates Jolt Archive


Med Dog to the rescue!

Londim
28-03-2007, 19:28
Doggy Doctor (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/28/ap/strange/main2617914.shtml)


AP) Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.

Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved.

"The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest."

That's when the apple dislodged and Toby started licking her face to keep her from passing out, she said.

"I literally have pawprint-shaped bruises on my chest. I'm still a little hoarse, but otherwise, I'm OK," Parkhurst said.

"The doctor said I probably wouldnt be here without Toby," said Parkhurst, a jewelry artist. "I keep looking at him and saying 'Youre amazing.'"

Either this dog saved her or his plan to kill and get the inheritance failed....Either way this dog is a genius.
Call to power
28-03-2007, 19:33
sounds like the dog was just very randy….so how long do puppies take in the oven?

Though Golden retrievers are my 3rd favourite dog :) (in hindsight that sounds so creepy in the same post)
Philosopy
28-03-2007, 19:35
I think we should paws and think about the significance of this.
Londim
28-03-2007, 19:41
I think we should paws and think about the significance of this.

*groans*:p

MAn that has to be one of the cheesiest puns ever.
Arinola
28-03-2007, 19:45
I think we should paws and think about the significance of this.

Bleh, I can smell the cheese from here.
Philosopy
28-03-2007, 19:46
*groans*:p

MAn that has to be one of the cheesiest puns ever.

Don't be so ruff on me.
Londim
28-03-2007, 19:48
Don't be so ruff on me.

Oh dear...This cheese belongs in the smelliest cheese thread...
Philosopy
28-03-2007, 19:50
Oh dear...This cheese belongs in the smelliest cheese thread...

But that thread tailed off...
Arinola
28-03-2007, 19:50
Don't be so ruff on me.

I must admit, that was pretty brilliant. You win the thread.
Sumamba Buwhan
28-03-2007, 19:50
That's amazing if true