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Tough Dog: Game of Catch Ends With Heart Impaled by Stick
- Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:21pm by
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KIRKLAND, Wash. — If it weren‘t for her strength and her owner’s quick thinking, Abby may not have survived the harrowing experience.
The 4-year-old German shorthaired pointer was impaled through the heart with a stick while playing catch with a ball in the woods.
“She just started crying,” said owner Adam Becker. “I went over there and saw a hole in her chest, about four inches.”
Becker saw that the stick was actually in Abby’s heart, pulling it to one side.
“And I put my shirt on her and carried her out,” he said.
(h/t GMA)
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Comments (93)
PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:42amDOGS just RULE. that’s all there is to it. Great story. Thanks! And you guys are right: GOD’S LOVE is in so many thing, but probably one of the most is a DOG. DOGS RULE!!!!!!!!
Report Post »AmericanWomanFirst
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:39amya know…lol…She is normally is your typical “wig it” happy GSP, a beauty to behold, like a small version of of stallion on GPS..lol.
Report Post »patricius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:39amBy the way, to everyone here who loves dogs, you can help save them by joining Pet Pardons on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/petpardons It’s such a great cause!
Report Post »patricius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:29amThank God! I have a GSP, and he is unrelenting when we get into the woods. In fact, he’s on a break now from pulling something in one of his legs. They have so much spirit. God bless this little darling!
Report Post »AmericanWomanFirst
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:19amMiss Jodie, our lil gal who is 9 yrs old is a german short haired pointer. The love that she has given us is beyond unconditional. Not only are they loving and dedicated, they are extremely sensitve to those they love who are in anxiety, depression, ailments. I fractured my wrist several months ago, I did not know it. I assumed I had just “had a bad sprain”. No biggie, but when I settled down for the night she would “zone” on my hand and gently touch my wrist and inhale as if she was “pointing”. She is normally is your typical “wig it” happy GMS, a beauty to behold, like a small version of of stallion on GPS..lol. Yet every night she would side with me and repeat her gentle touch. She was right, she knew. 6 weeks in cast and my doctor said “what took you so long?”. Wigit..now is happy girl.:)
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:15amI hope Abby makes a full recovery and Adam gets to play ball with her again soon.
Report Post »shandog
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:04amDog is God spelled backwards. I believe He gave us dogs so we would have company until we return to Him. And yes, dogs will be allowed in heaven.
Report Post »conservativewoman
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:00am@Chips1 and Techengineer11,
Report Post »I love you guys!
conservativewoman
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:58pmWe just lost our dog recently. He was just nine years and all of a sudden got ill and died within
Report Post »two days. We were in shock. We also had a great Vet but she could not save our Tauzer.
We rescued him when he was a puppy from a crack house in L.A.. He talked to us in his
dog language all the time. Never knew a dog that talked so much. He was so unique.
We miss him terribly!
patricius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:31amI’m sorry to hear it. I lost my Lab one week ago today, and I’m still heartbroken. Dogs are yet another way for God to show he loves us and wants us to learn about love, care, and giving.
Report Post »Skutt
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:44pmSomeone I worked with years ago had a Lab with an amazing fetching drive. I won’t bore everyone with those stories but I have never seen a dog who would go to the trouble this dog would to bring back what was thrown for him. One day he jumped into the brush to fetch a stick his master had thrown only to return with the stick and a second stick protruding from his chest. The vet said the stick in his chest had pushed his heart to the side and that is what saved the dogs life. Our canine friends are certainly amazing animals.
Report Post »CanteenBoy
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:22pmDogs Rule!!
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:05pmAnimals true innocent creatures
Report Post »MrJones
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:52pmGotta agree with PATRIOTSLIKEME – suffering animals is a buzzkill. I‘d rather see Osama’s destroyed melon than a hurt animal.
Report Post »Captain Crunch
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:34pmI can’t even read the comments anymore. I really hope the dog lives.
Report Post »im4truth
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:13pmOne more medical wonder.
Ah…those sweet brown eyes,, and the slight whine of concern for her master when he got a little choked up. Made me want to go into baby talk mode: “Goo girl Abbey” She’s. the definition of true love and friendship, and deserves to be dubbed man’s best friend.
Oh Yeah, and there’s more good news. it’s a couple of hours past six…..
Report Post »JCoolman
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:13pmSounds like Cass Sundstein is going to have to find a way to get his animal lover nut cases to ban playing catch with your dog.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:08pmMy last lab was 12 when I had to put her down. Bone cancer. She was the best friend I ever had…….period. That dog showed more affection and loyalty to me in 12 years than my wife has in almost 40.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:15pmI hear that. My lab is 9 and the time will come when he breaks my heart
Report Post »patricius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:34amI just had to put mine down last week. She was 12 too. I still can’t stop crying.
Report Post »LastAmerican
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:06pmIf you put your woman and your dog in the trunk of your car for an hour who’s happy to see you when you open it. Yea that’s right. Anyways hope mans best friend is ok.
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:57pm@LastAmerican–Now that there is funny!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:02pmFor just a split second when I saw the ears……….then sadness. I have 4 dogs, 9 cats, 3 horses,and all the turtles I can save from the middle of the road. Thank God I have 10 acres of woods.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:10pmMy wife’s trying to give you a run for your money.. She just needs the 10 acres!!!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:15pmAnother comment. Had a Golden Retriever for 14 years. He loved turtles. He would bring me one and go get another. When he passed at the hospital, I made a headstone of a turtle. Almost every day I bring back 4 or 5 from the busy roads and place them at his grave. They are well taken care of.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:20pmI have 7 neighbors, all with 10 acres plus 2 others with 50 acres each almost all woods. Always room for more turtles.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:33pmWhereabouts? I’ve been thinking that I may want to move to the Mountain West area. Montana, N Idaho or maybe even Col. Getting where I can’t hardly stand this southern heat any longer and besides I really feel that the US is going to fail economically and I do not like the demographics of the south.
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:49pmGood for you Chips1! A fitting tribute to a loving friend.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:54pmPlease, please, please, no more hurt dog stories. People..fine…most aren‘t worth the oxygen they’re using up, but most dogs have a heart of gold..no pun meant about this pup.
Report Post »DaveOregon
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:42pmSad – but glad the dogs is making it! Nothing in this world is worth more then the love a dog and a good woman.
Report Post »conservativewoman
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:51pmI like what you said.
Report Post »obamaphobia
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:35pmmans best friend……
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:46pmYep .
Report Post »Whyismynamealwaystaken
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:31pmIf there is an animal that represents the love of God, (you can see His love in many things) a dog would be the animal I think would hold the title. Dogs love you no matter what.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:12pmHis heart beat faster when his master showed up. Dont try and tell me animals dont have feelings
Report Post »pavnvet
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:01amHooray for the vet and the pup….we need to hear good news.
I can understand the tears of joy the owner had. They are so much part of our lives. To some like me, they are what makes us get up every day. In fact mine wears a tag that says, “I rescued a human.”
Report Post »sing it out
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:30pmAw…
Report Post »KewlBigDan
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:26pmPoor Puppy!!!
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:35pmWhat the hel!! I wanted to laugh and make stupid jokes and bust on the Obamas and I come in here and find a poor dog with a punctured heart? Now, that’s not funny at all. Gee, thanks Blaze, the kid with the backwards leg wasn’t enough boy, you sure know how to buzzkill.
Report Post »Dry_Drunk_GA
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:37pmThis happened oncet to my Chihuahua and I stayed drunk a week I bet.Had to put the little gentleman down with 20 ga buckshot
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 9:48pmGod is with this Dog…Get well soon!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:03pmGerman Shorthair pointers are “all heart” .. Get well soon Abby .. and Great job to the doctor and staff who saved her ….
I was “raised” by a German shorthair pointer named Skipper … he was my best buddy for years and years they are great dogs!
Report Post »waggie
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:08pmWhat a sad face and eyes. What a brave puppy!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:13pmRemember Jack? The German Shepherd with flu-like symptoms who escaped and came back every three hours to get into four bags of dog food, and was picked up seven miles away by the animal control people up in Medford, Oregon? I sent him and his vet a card.
If this video does not give the vet and town, I’m just gonna have to pray for him! Poor little thing!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:19pm@Dry Drunk
@TedDrunk
I’m so sorry about your canine loves. Really and truly.
My Bucky turned 13 on the 18th. I just hope he goes peacefully when his time comes. He’s all I have here.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:34pmHe was so blessed with a great owner and vet.
Report Post »elk043004
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:43pm@PATRIOTSLIKEME…
Please feel free to move to another site at anytime. The Blaze is not designed to entain YOU. I understand MSNBC.com and the Huffingtonpost.com are looking for viewers.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 10:54pm@ Patriotslikeme. I understood the humor in your comment, tx for keeping it light! (This time)
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:26pmIf you want to see a dog who will cheer you up go to YouTube, type in ultimate dog tease, then click on the GERMAN SHEPHERD MIX with the yellow background and the word bacon. One of my all time favs.
Report Post »EnoughBS
Posted on May 21, 2011 at 11:44pmI have a GSP- these dogs are tougher than nails and live every day at about a hundred miles an hour!! Nothing keeps them down.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:30amPatriotsLikeMe
Report Post »What the hel!! I wanted to laugh and make stupid jokes and bust on the Obamas and I come in here and find a poor dog with a punctured heart? Now, that’s not funny at all. Gee, thanks Blaze, the kid with the backwards leg wasn’t enough boy, you sure know how to buzzkill.
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I disagree, the backward leg story is one of incredible courage, ingenuity, and hope.
coladude
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:48amHope the champ make it out ok.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »mrfitman
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:32amSymbolic of what MaoBama has done to OUR allies; Stuck a stake in their hearts!! BUT NOT TRUE AMERICANS!! RIGHT??
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:33amI am surprised she lived, Wow amazing
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:06amGood girl Abby, good girl. Hopes and prayers sent for dog, family, and vet. Lost my best friend last year and I still cant go into the back yard.
Report Post »lionslayer44
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:09amGSP’S are all heart I love mine “Ruger”
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:41amThey should name the dog (Steve) Irwin.
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:54amWow! Looking at the poor dog lying there all I could think was, “Heyyyyyyy buddddyyyy!”
God speed healing to your heart, man’s best friend!
Report Post »theteaishot
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:31pmI blame this on Obama, give me a few hours to fathom a reason. Obama really does not like dogs.
Report Post »goofey
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:35pmPatriotslikeme, I hear you. The Blaze is often decidedly “National Inquirer-esq”. Not long ago was so embarrassed when The Blaze carried articles of Beck talking about “flying saucers”. All my friends and family describe Beck as crazy, and here he is talking about flying saucers. And to think Beck is the very best our cause has. Doom.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 2:31pm.
Report Post »I hope there is a special place in Heaven for dogs.
They earn it.