A Wonderful Story... from our best friend:-)

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:01

Nothing to do with Cyprus but...



A wonderful story doing the newsrounds



An Australian cattle dog was washed over board from it's owners boat when they got into difficulties in a bad storm off the Queensland coast. The dog was presumed dead.



Five months later the owners get a call from The Rangers to tell them they have found their dog. Apparently the dog had swum five miles through shark infested waters to a deserted island and managed to survive on feral goats.

Dog and owners are now re-united



Man's best friend... without a doubt... Do you think sometimes animals show us human kind a thing or two?



Regards Joseph

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:10

Nothing to do with Cyprus ... but



A single animal, all alone, surrounded by sharks and a vicious sea, enemies all around, wins through despite the odds,brings everyone back together to share its happiness and survival.



This little dog will never write a book or paint a picture... but its story could teach us a thing or two



Regards Joseph

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:17

Truly a great story and happily re-united with owners.

Spare a thought for the poor goats, they were killed for food so the dog could survive.

I know mother nature is cruel, survival of the fittest and all that, just sad for the goats.

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:19

"This little dog will never write a book or paint a picture"



Nope but pound to a penny some bright spark will make a story and a picture about it and make a fortune, as usual.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:23

hi Joseph, saw this too,what a happy ending for both the owners and the dog.

we used to take our little dog sailing,and she had a life jacket.always put her down below if the weather turned,was bad enough for us in gail force 8..with high swells.!!

have to agree,If dogs could talk,!!









Spider,x

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:40

Hi jeseph they teach us so much. What a lovely story and hope he wasnt to distressed. my dog talks says OUT all the time xxxxx

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:44

oh,lilli i like that,made me laugh,thanks,xx

















Spider,x

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:44

Let's hope he never lets the dog go hungry!!



nice story and a nice end for both of them.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:58

Reply to msg3



What do you think you buy in the butchers when asking for a lamb cut? Lamb it is not, hogget maybe, mutton at a push but most certainly goat! No, I'm not kidding you!



Richard

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 15:59

They'll probably make a film of this story. I can just see it now - JK Rowling to write the script. Spielberg to direct and Tom Hanks to play the part of the dog. As for the goats - make your own minds up ! )

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 16:07

No1...



Believe the dog's name was : Sophie Tucker?



Named after a US singer I think... not sure



Regards Joseph

Amber


Joined: 26/09/2008
Posts: 561

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 16:12

Great story. Should never under estimate animals. They deserve a lot more credit than what they get.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 16:45

Apparently the dog & family are happily bonded back at the homestead,...









but their pet goats are looking a bit nervous!

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 22:39

Dogs and Goats? Reminds me of the film 'Sheep Pig'? (I think). Conjures up all sorts of bizarre story lines yet be explored, told and written! Kiwis and Welshmen can opt out of this thread!!



Richard



ps New Zealand, where the men are men and the sheep are nervous!

Yvonne



Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 273

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 22:45

Joseph,



Brings to mind the quote: 'The more I see of men the more I love my dog.'

;)

joseph


Joined: 17/04/2008
Posts: 709

Message Posted:
08/04/2009 23:03

Hi Yvonne...



Read your other thread earlier re living in a bubble etc but I enjoy reports like this as they help keep things in perspective.



My son recently lost his job in Eire, works in Dublin and says things are really tough over there re employment etc so I know how hard it is for you... but I'm with those who wish you the best and just hope stories like this bring a smile and help you along...



All the best with your new venture



Regards Joseph