Curiousity killed the....Dog?

This is a funny story about a curious K-9 in California who let a brick wall and his curiosity get the best of him. I pulled this story from the Brisbane Times.

California animal rescue officers were called in after an eight-month old German Shepherd dog mysteriously got his head stuck in a wall.

Stricken hound Rebel was found whimpering with his head sticking out one side of the 45 centimetre thick wall in Desert Hot Springs, east of Los Angeles, while his body remained firmly on the other.

"My initial reaction was, 'Wow, how'd he get in there?'" said Riverside County Animal Services Sergeant James Huffman. "And why is there a hole that big in the wall?


"It was a very odd situation .. It was uncertain if he was chasing another animal, or just curious," he added.

After checking that Rebel could breathe comfortably, Huffman and fellow officer Hector Palafox took up position on either side of the block wall.

"One officer worked the dog's head from one side of the wall, while the other officer worked the dog's body on the other side," said a statement by the Department of Animal Services in Riverside County.

Palafox "pushed the dog's ears back to ensure the dog would not suffer during the rescue attempt," it added, saying that it took 30 minutes and some "minor nudging" to free the trapped canine.

Huffman said Rebel helped a lot. "He let us know if we were pushing too hard - but he kept working right along with us ... You could see his hind legs stiffen to assist in the direction we were going.

"He knew we were there to save him."

After the dazed dog's release, the officers suggested he be kept away from the wall behind a gate, while also advising the owner to put some chicken wire over the hole."

Story Credit: AFP

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Happy Holidays: A Gift Guide for Your Furry Friend

The holiday season is here and Christmas is just a few short days away. You may have crossed off all of the people on your shopping list but did you remember your pooch? When you and your family are opening presents on Christmas morning, don't forget about Fido! Here is a list of a few gift ideas for your family pet or even your friend's pets.

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The second gift is Heidi's Homemade Organic Dog treats. My pooch likes the Zara Zanie's Peanut Butter treats. They are great for your dog and are small enough to be used on walks and with training. These organic treats are small enough for small dogs but still the perfect snack for bigger dogs, as well.

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