Martha Stewart Gets Stitches After Own Dog Bites Her
- Posted on January 14, 2011 at 9:58am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — Martha Stewart isn‘t likely to whisper sweet nothings into her dozing dog’s ear anytime again soon.
The 69-year-old lifestyle guru wrote on her blog Thursday that she needed stitches after startling her dog Francesca while leaning down to “whisper goodbye.” The dog jumped up and rammed into Stewart.
She writes on her blog that she “felt a bit of whiplash as blood gushed” from her split lip Tuesday night:
As I leaned down to whisper goodbye to a dozing Francesca, I must have startled her, because she bolted upright with such force that she hit me in the face like a boxing glove hitting an opponent’s face. I was entirely startled and my neck snapped back. I felt a bit of whiplash as blood gushed forth from my split lip. Frannie was as upset as I was and cowered in her bed.
She initially called police to ask for a ride to the hospital but realized her driver was waiting to drive her from her home in the suburbs to New York City for a “Today” show appearance.
Stewart landed in the Northern Westchester Hospital emergency room and received stitches in her upper lip.
She posted photos of the mishap on her blog, including those above, and this one, with the caption, “The ceiling border in the little patient room could use some updating, don’t you think?”
And here’s the culprit, Francesca:
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Comments (133)
SND97
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:40amNow be nice everyone, some of these comments aren’t good. I don’t think Christ would like us enjoying this about even Martha
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:54amthere are some really mean people here, no doubt… Some are trying to be funny, but there are some that take too much pleasure in this…
Report Post »Tyr
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:39amCommon (read: poor) felons never get a second chance at life, but if you are a rich felon like Martha Stewart you get out of prison and start right where you left off. Normally, a person convicted of a felony would lose all their property, cars, houses, etc. and it would be auctioned of by the Government. Any of you so-called Constitutional Patriots see a problem with either side of that?
Report Post »svedka
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:00amThat is so much crap, felons get a lot of second chances or why would we even need the question “have you ever been convicted of a felony” on anything. Some commentors on this sight have turned into stupid pyrahnas.
Report Post »Country
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:36amOuch, I’m not a Martha fan and never will be. I especially dislike her after her Palin remarks last year. As smart as she is support to be, you’d think she knows not to surprise animals like that. The dog looks like a Gremlin.
Report Post »KEA
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:35amWho takes photos of their doctors visits and the procedures? This too will be exploited for profit.
Better yet, who in the world calls the police for a ride to the hospital and why on earth does someone need to be “taken” to the hospital for a cut lip?
Grow a set and drive yourself to the hospital you stinking *******!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:35amI‘m reminded of Martha’s slogan, “It’s a good thing”
She has a summer home near where I live. She does not have a good reputation among the natives here.
Report Post »robkeigan
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:31amDogs sometimes hurt us. But they love us
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:49pmI’m getting a cramp from laughing…….keep em coming guys!
Report Post »Even my dogs are cracking up. Rowdy, my pitbull, just peed on the floor from laughing! Holly, my mixed heeler, just bit her own tongue. Rusty, the Queensland, is in tears!
CTConserv
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:28amAnother Headline:
Report Post »“Martha Stewart Gets Stitches After Biting Herself”
Phreedom
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:25amMy only question is, what took the dog so long?
Report Post »Al Gator
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:24amSome folks just can’t read. The dog gave her a head butt.
Anyone who owns dobermans (or any other big dog) knows that having your face over the top of the dog’s head is really stupid. Their necks are strong and they have tendency to throw their head back to look at you.
That big knobby bone on the top of the head WILL get you and do serious damage! You can get knocked clean out by the move.
The dog doesn’t know that it did anything wrong because its unintentional. But the animal does know that it hurt you and gets scared.
Its a dog thing, cat people just wouldn’t understand.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:35amYeah, I have been bonked in the face horsing around with my dogs. Never got cut like that, your right, those hits can come fast and hard.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:14pmI was going to say something to you about being too serious about this story until I read the part about a FIVE POUND DOG knocking a person unconscience, and realized you are being funny!
Report Post »You guys are cracking me up!!!
Oh……this is funny……..it’s going to be a good day!!
CTConserv
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:24amWhere did that headline come from? the dog obviously didn’t bite her… “The dog jumped up and rammed into Stewart.”
It should have read “Martha Stewart needs stitches after almost being knocked out by her 20 lb French Bull Dog.”
The French Bull Dogs are all muscle in their necks and shoulders.
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:22amNow other mutts are going to go out and bite women on the lip. Hey congresspeople we need a new law banning teeth.
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:51amI think we ban saying goodnight to our dogs…
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:21amoh I’ll bet this one is going to bring out some interesting comments….
Report Post »petestreet
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:21amLet’s not pick on Martha the government roughed her up enough. Give her credit she knows how to promote her brand. She is living proof tha with little talent and lots of drive any one can get rich in America
Report Post »My 2 cents
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:14amAccording to the actual story…there was NO biting involved. Her injury was due to a collision between her dog’s head and her mouth. But I guess saying she was bitten makes a more dramatic headline.
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:25amThis really is a good point. I look for the BLAZE to correct it’s error.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:04pmSome times I look to The Blaze just for a good laugh!
Report Post »It’s working for me today!!
If not for the story it self, just for the goofy, up-tight, wound too tight, comments by posters!
I like to start my day with a good laugh!……Thanks guys!!
GeeWhiz
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:12amPat him on the head Martha, less dangerous that way.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:11amMy daughter has two Boston Bulldogs and they are such a sweet breed of dog. Very strong for being so small. Hope she heals well.
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:46pmthat looks like a French bulldog to me Grandma,not that it really matters
Report Post »SecretPolice
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:09amI figured her to bite back lol.
Anywho, that does look painful so hope all is well in the furture I guess.
Report Post »run42k
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:09amThe dog, I mean.
Report Post »run42k
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:09amBecause it was more enjoyable than licking itself.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:08amThis liberal genius doesn’t even know what whiplash is?
Report Post »knotaclu
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:31amwell why dont you explain to her what it is then swampy, since you were there and know how she felt.
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:04amfunny about that wallpaper border. we love her humor thru it all, she knows it wasn‘t the innocent dog’s fault….. LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE …
Report Post »Strictlybusiness
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:17amIs she wasn’t being weird with the dog, and trying to put her tongue in the dogs mouth this wouldn’t happen. I thought bestiality was against the law. TRY GETTING A MAN Martha !! !!
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:04amAnd where can I send the thank you card??
Report Post »hempstead1944
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:02amBiting the hand ( or in this case, the face ) that feeds you. Hey Federal Government, take a hint…..
Report Post »Hobo Boondocks
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:24amThe dog was obviously fed up with her constant talking about the trivial, unimportant, superficial fluff of interior decorating! In a private statement to the veterinarian, the dog asked if he could have caught anything? He’s had an irresistible urge to remodel his doghouse.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:39pmGood one HOBO!
Report Post »I’m having fun with this one today. Thanks for your insightful input!!!!!!!!!!
TruthTalker
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:01amOuch!
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:01amNasty looking little mutt!!
snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:03amSuprise any aniamil, and they may run, or they may bite; in this case, it bit back.
At least the injury turned out not to be worse than it was.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:04amWhich one? Lol.
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:04amScraping the bottom of the news barrel this morning aren’t they. Who cares!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:05amBitch bites bitch…
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:08amI thought I heard of a similar case last night on the radio…
Someone was freaking out about parents teaching a game of hate and cruelty to aniamils; the person making the complaint said the game “Pin the tail on the donkey” was meant to be used against the democrats and was unfair to the rights of donkeys everywhere.
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:12amNighty night puppy.
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VincentMVNY
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:13amMartha or the dog???
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:13amBy the way, Blaze, it didn’t say “bite” it said “rammed” which probably means it was head to lip.
Report Post »912828Buckeye
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:14amGood Doggie! Don’t care for that woman.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:24amObviously the dog has been listening to the “hate-speech” on right-wing talk radio…..why else would she turn on her Progressive master? I submit that there should be a “Fairness Doctrine” for puppies…..PETA claims that animals are just as important as people….only furrier…..and tastier…..oops…..
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:27am@Grandmaof5
Good morning; getting warmer here in AZ, hope it does for you today in Florida.
This little pooch I have to admit is kind of cute.
Report Post »Buck Bagaw
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:27amGive that doggy a bone!
Report Post »Muslim in Chief
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:31amPoor dog is now going to probably die from food poisoning
Report Post »1Patriotgal
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:35amJubus!!!! I’ve owned BIG dogs, all of my life- and never had one do any damage to me- she must be as nasty as people say…..
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:36amSnowleopard, morning, pipes froze last night ’cause I forgot to leave the water on (thawed now) but we will be a couple of degrees warmer tonight (was 20 degrees this AM w/out windchill). Glad to hear it’s getting warmer there so maybe it will float across the Gulf and come here. Boston Bulldogs are great, my daughter has a blk/wht and brwn/wht and they are both so sweet. Have a great day!
Report Post »Ezekiel38
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:45amWaaah! Fine for the story but did we need to see these pictures? Brrrrr!!
Report Post »LetTheTruthSpill
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:46amSomeone throw that dog a bone.
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:53amWait, it wasn’t a bite was it?
Report Post »She just said the dog shot up and split her lip. I took that to mean the dog’s head probably banged into her mouth and split the lip.
Or did I read it wrong…..
Gonzo
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:55amDon’t talk about Martha that way!
Report Post »chazman
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 10:58amThat dog looks like a Manchurian Moonbat … bit her good though.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:06amNot a bite …a head butt …. maybe she should get a dog with a “softer” head if she wants to “whisper goodbye in it’s ear” … also thought she was a “bit” off … now I know more than a bit.
Report Post »crnman38
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:07amwow….surely there is something that would be better in this place….not news worthy
Report Post »Strictlybusiness
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 11:31amUGLY DOG, stupid woman…….. The story sounds like complete KIMMSHEA…..
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 12:15pmBet she heads back to that clinic, paint can in hand with cameras rolling and gives those out-dated ceiling borders a “much needed up date”…
…am I seeing two lil’ balls in the under belly of that doggie? Not with the name “Francesca”….hum…never mind…I WAS going to suggest CASTRATION…you know, in an effort to decrease the TESTOSTERONE…never mind!
Report Post »Vox Populi
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 1:10pmHope they never surprise “the masses”, then (since we’re all just animals, couldn’t we all just be forgiven for biting the hands of our minders?)!
…wait….did you just say WHIPLASH? It’s time to sue the vet for administering anti-flea medication which prompted this poor, illiterate, mongrel – to bite her dear, sweet…“owner”.
…or maybe Martha needs to go back to jail – for intentionally insitghting her spirit guide (embodied in the form of an animal) to attack her?
Oh…I don’t know…this religion of worshipping animals seems to elevate the animal, while the minimizing man by making him an animal…is so confusing. Do they want man lifted up, or animals caste-down…?
Devotee‘s of the worship of animal’s that are also adherents of a debunked, failed, anachronistic political system – should be surprised when their animals turn on them.
Seems like a fitting and thoroughly natural outcome.
Just ask George, John, Thomas, Patrick, Paul, Benjamin, James and Alexander…oh yeah…and defintely ask King George.
This is what happens Martha, when you underestimate animals, and overestimate your beliefs.
Now, if we could just get Frau Pivens dog to clamp down on her lip…
Report Post »happyboy
Posted on January 14, 2011 at 3:59pmWHY WERE THESE PICTURES SHOW? WHERE IS HIPPA POLICE.
Martha should sue big time. These pictures will damage her reputation. Everyone will know want to see the horrible scares. Jay Leno will be telling jokes about Martha. Letterman will say unkind things too.
Report Post »lionslayer44
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 12:23amgood doggy! martha is a self absorbed witch. she gets a busted lip and needs a ride form an ambulance or driver? ridiculous!!!! how did she survive prison? they must not have given her a heart check
Report Post »byehlik
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 10:00amEven the dogs don’t like this witch. Enough said! From what I have read over the years the facade she portrays in public life is far from the miserable Bi** she is. What comes around goes around. I want to see her sue her dog! LOL
Report Post »mrfred
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 11:57amThe dog, too.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on January 15, 2011 at 7:08pm“Doggy Style” at it’s best!
Report Post »pennswoods
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 11:27amWhat? The dog is better looking than Martha! I think Francesca the dog will be making a trip to the vet soon and won’t return….
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