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Update You’ve Been Asking For: Ala. Tornado Dog ‘Mason’ Survives Surgery
- Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:20pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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When we first brought you the story of Mason — the Alabama terrier mix that crawled home on two broken legs after being tossed about by a tornado — our inboxes were flooded with messages. Many of you wanted to know how he was doing, if he had survived surgery, and if he needed a home. Now, we have answers to all those questions.
First, from Wednesday, local station WBRC-TV reports on how the surgery went (hint: it involved two plates and 17 screws):
And today, the crew of “Fox and Friends” interviewed the veterinarian, who is happy to report that Mason‘s family will be taking him back once he’s fully recovered and once their house is back in order:
To see the original, heartwarming reports, go here.
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Comments (37)
temple62
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:16pmReaders need a legitimate place to donate for Mason health and recovery.
Report Post »Alexandra1214
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:35amMason … The Movie of Faith, Hope & Charity ….. could be a good little movie to show the children some really good life lessons …..just sayin ….God does work in mysterious ways!!
Report Post »Michael
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:11amJust fantastic!
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:07amWHY would anyone film a dog crawling with OBVIOUS broken front legs??? Talk about CRUEL!!!
You drop the camera and PICK THE DOG UP! But a crawling in OBVIOUS pain gets more hits on the internet and on TV.
As for the family, why didn’t they take the dog? Of COURSE, they want the dog NOW. Get ready for ANOTHER ROUND of TV interview, etc.
I hope everyone enjoys their 15 minutes from the cruelty of this dog.
The only hero is the veterinarian assuming he is not the one that filmed the dog crawling with broken front legs.
Report Post »flavsngrace
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:22amSo nice to hear about little Mason…. does anyone remember that puppy that was beaten n thrown around inside the NY elevator? After the man that beat him was arrested for cruelty, the dog was taken to the shelter and no one wanted him. I’m pretty sure he was put to sleep. That made me real sad.
Report Post »Bro Geo Too
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 6:56amWhen I first saw the still pix on the Blaze main page I thought it was a picture of Donald Trump. On closer inspection, however, the dog is cuter. Don’t you just love a happy ending?
Report Post »Eric Von Zipper
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 4:08amHappy Happy Happy!… Good Dog…
Report Post »momsense
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:59pm“With all it’s sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, It’s still a beautiful world .” ——-”-Desiderata”, last line
Report Post »BetsyRoss1513
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 6:29pmWhere’s Sinista Mace with his “It’s only a GD dog for crying out loud” spiel!???
Report Post »cranberry
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:16pmThank you Blaze, I’ve been waiting for the great ending to this one! I hope he finds a great family, the other family didn’t want him I believe. Animals should be adopted for their lifetime. Don‘t get one if you don’t intend to keep it for its entire lifetime. Period.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:43pmWe Conservatives do love our animals don’t we. I mean for a most of us they are truly a family member. We don’t keep one hanging around just long enough for a few photo ops or some feely good press write-ups now do we?
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:36pmI’m glad the wee lad will be alright now. I do worry about the little doggies so. I imagine that is why I have 8 of the little buggers that I rescued from various locales.
Report Post »TheRealElvis
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:12pmWhere are all the fund raising marathons from the celebrities and other lefties who seem to gather together when somebody else in the world has a tragedy? It is heartbreaking to see or rather not see a massive effort by our government and charitable organizations to help the tornado victims. The USA has lost its way and it’s just sad. We will spend billions to help people who hate us and under assist our own when in really need.
Report Post »cjherin
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:24pmI saw the story this morning on Fox and Friends. It was very hard for me to watch the poor dog pre-surgery walk crawling on those broken front legs. He had to be in horrific pain. I’m glad he had the surgery and will be able to go home to his family.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:16pmthanks for the update. Am so glad that he is good and that his family is going to be able to take him home!
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:24pmYay for Mason! His family is very lucky to have a little guy so devoted to them. :)
Report Post »Countrygirl1362
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:11pmSo happy to see the update and that he is doing well and his family will be able to take him back.
Report Post »geonj
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:55pmyay, happy ending.
Report Post »TMACK
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:55pmWhat a beautiful story of courage and determination. I can only imagine how his family must have felt when he returned home to them.
Gives me goosebumps.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:53pmLike they say, GOD~~~DOG~~~~ Where they are is HEAVEN on earth and will someday be HOME to play eternally with our pets and the animals which will be safe with us once more (and, we with them).
Remember “Christian the Lion”?
HOORAY for the vet and staff!
GOD BLESS you all, Mason and his family.
Our GOD is a good GOD.
Report Post »Bro Geo Too
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:04amOh how I wish the story of the 3 year old boy could have ended so happily. But you are right, KAG, our God is still good, and that little boy is in the presence of the Lord with not a care in the world. In fact he may be wondering why we cling so furiously to life.
Play in peace, young man; the Lord may just find you a dog like Mason.
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:51pmThat is a painful and happy situation. My heart hurts for this poor, sweet little doggie. He probably wants his family more than anything. So happy to see that he is doing well though.
Report Post »NuffSaid
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:44pmWe see in this incredible animal, the kind of heart and courage we’d love to see approached by even one, Republican candiate. I think the House of Reps Republikan caucus should adopt this pooch as a mascot.
Being a dog of character, I would expect him to lift a leg on Boehner’s desk.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:39pmmans best friend , wow this is a positive among so many negatives, thanks to the vet and staff for helping save this families friend. i own 4 little dogs, and they are our kids, would not know what to do it we lost one.
Report Post »conversationcanwork
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:33pmIt’s like an even more epic version of Homeward Bound. I would like to think my Pit Bull Mix would do that if he didn’t seem to have ADD and get sidetracked so much.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:43pmSure he would. He loves you as much as you love him. If they are loved they are loyal to the end.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:45pmADD, that is funny, my dogs will do anything or go any where for food, especially, grilled cheese sandwiches.
Report Post »conversationcanwork
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:49pmToo bad I don’t get to see him much, Captain Kirk lives in Florida while I am stationed in Quantico.
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:27pmNice to hear some good news. I can’t even read that story about the 2 little boys..just can’t.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:44pmUnderstandable.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:23pmAn amazing story! God bless animals and their amazing ability to survive. I am so happy for his family that, they too, survived.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:31pmSo glad he is doing so well .. bless his heart and the vet and staff who have taken such good care of him.
Hopefully it won’t take too long for all to be reuinted. Very nice story .. looks like happy ending.
Hi Grand!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:35pm@Grandmaof5:
Incredible indeed. I heard this story and am glad it has a good ending for all of them. A light shines in the middle of a tradgedy and lifts hope up for so many to share.
Hope all is good today in Fl for you and the kitties, a hummingbird is keeping mine entertained and stircrazy today…interesting and funny to watch at the same time. Come by my gallery and check out ANGELA, she will be up shortly…hope you like her.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 1:50pmI’m glad everything worked out for this little guy.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:12pmThings like that shouldn’t happen to a dog, but that dog is one super animal! I appreciate the care given to him, too. And, thanks, Blaze, for the update.
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:50pmThat is excellent news, aside from him doing so well, is that he will be able to go back his family. Everything that he went through to get back to his family, he definitely deserves getting them back.
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