Four Paws & A Defective, Dangerous Toy

My friend Dianne sent me an email the other night with a link to a tragic story about a Labrador retriever named Chai.

Anyone who has a dog, or knows someone that has a dog, should know about the dangers of this toy. Some of you may have the ball at home and not realize it. No ball should ever have just one hole in it. It needs to have at least two or more so that suction does not occur if the dog sticks his/her tongue in it. The company has a recall announcement on their web site, but many may not know about the dangers of this toy.

I did not view the video that is on the blog based on reading many of the blog comments. I don't think I could see a dog suffering. Here’s the link about Chai: The Chai Story

I have to say that this could happen to any ball with only one hole. Check your dog’s toy box. I suggest you drill 2-3 extra holes in any ball or destroy them. Keep your pet safe and healthy.

Monica

Our Lucy

Tony and I adopted Lucy on 25 March 2001 when she was about 13 weeks old. She's a mixed Spaniel/Dachshund/Labrador, although we don't see any Spaniel in her at all. She has 10 other siblings, all adopted out to good homes. She has a long body, taller legs than a Dachshund, and the face of a Lab. She's a small dog, weighing about 30 pounds. Her siblings range from 12 to 60 pounds. She's been a joy. In June 2001, she fractured her hind leg and wore a cast for 5 weeks. She loves to go for walks in the park and visit with other dogs at Petsmart. Yes, she is spoiled but happy dog!

Lucy at a Halloween event. I painted a white line down her back and top of her head to make her into s skunk. She was all smiles that day!

Here's Lucy with her sister Reilly (on the right).