I’m sure many of you recently heard about the Florida man who dove off a pier to fight a shark that had grabbed his dog. If you’re a dog lover, maybe you found this story endearing and inspiring. Personally, I found it disturbing. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a dog. If I did though, you can be certain I’d own a dog that could fend for itself. That’s what dogs should do. In my opinion, if a dog can’t protect ME, I don’t see the point. If your dog is… say… a rat terrier, such as the one in this story- it’s asking to be eaten by something. Rat terrier? Think about it.
So, this man- this owner of a Rat Terrier, decided to jump in the water and fight a five-foot shark to save his dog. I’m curious about his wife’s response. The story didn’t mention it, but I imagine the fight with the shark was the least of his problems that day. Or maybe she was proud of her husband for risking his own life- and potentially leaving her a widow- all to save a dog. I doubt it. The man said, “I thought Jake (the dog) deserved whatever I could do.”
How about this response next time? “Well… he was a good dog and we’ll miss him. It’s my own fault though for owning a dog named after a rodent.”
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Of course this happened in Florida, because that’s where all the best news like this comes from. What this guy needs is a handle . . .
(This has nothing to do with your post) I applied for a job as a "Church Secretary" and Adam said I should talk to "J Stat" about it. I was like, who?
I'm of the opinion that any "dog" under 10 lbs is closer akin to squirrels, rabbits, and other rodentia, and that one less is a good thing for the world.
Of course, our neighbors have two little rat dogs. Hate those little yip-machines...
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