philburger1 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 (edited) Dog Survives Having Nails Driven Into Skull SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A hound mix named Trucker has survived having two long nails driven into his skull by his owner, according to Kansas City TV station KMBC. The nails were driven into his head with a hammer, according to KYTV in Springfield. The nails just missed the dog's brain and major nerves. Veterinarians were able to remove the nails, but Trucker will be blind in one eye and deaf. Dr. Robin Toner, an emergency veterinarian, said it is the worst case of animal abuse that the workers have seen. One nail was allegedly driven into the dog's skull, and another was hammered into his cheekbone, KYTV reported. "It's an amazing thing that he could forgive people for what they have done to him because he is the sweetest, friendliest loving dog. He kisses your face and wags his tail when he sees you. For him to be that forgiving, I don't (know) of any person who could be that forgiving. We could really learn something from him," said Melissa Sartin of the Castaway Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E) shelter. http://www.wral.com/family/4294938/detail.html Edited March 18, 2005 by SDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Dog Survives Having Nails Driven Into Skull SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A hound mix named Trucker has survived having two long nails driven into his skull by his owner, according to Kansas City TV station KMBC. The nails were driven into his head with a hammer, according to KYTV in Springfield. The nails just missed the dog's brain and major nerves. Veterinarians were able to remove the nails, but Trucker will be blind in one eye and deaf. Dr. Robin Toner, an emergency veterinarian, said it is the worst case of animal abuse that the workers have seen. One nail was allegedly driven into the dog's skull, and another was hammered into his cheekbone, KYTV reported. "It's an amazing thing that he could forgive people for what they have done to him because he is the sweetest, friendliest loving dog. He kisses your face and wags his tail when he sees you. For him to be that forgiving, I don't (know) of any person who could be that forgiving. We could really learn something from him," said Melissa Sartin of the Castaway Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E) shelter. http://www.wral.com/family/4294938/detail.html 278594[/snapback] Whoever did this is probably a future serial killer, I guess they have to practice on something. What a f'n bastard! The story doesn't say anything about the person who did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 The story doesn't say anything about the person who did it. 278599[/snapback] I disagree. The story says all I need to know about the person who did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownBillsFan Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 That just turned my stomach reading that. This is a very scary world. The thing that makes me mad about this is that the person that did this probably wont be in too much trouble. Its disgusting. My dogs piss me off, but no way in heck would I ever think of doing something like that. Sick, sick people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 What is wrong with people? It should be what is wrong with this person. The responses here that express revulsion to what happened are a testament to some good in most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ugh, wish I wouldn't have read this thread.........this kind of sh*t stays with me for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Whoever did this is probably a future serial killer, I guess they have to practice on something. What a f'n bastard! The story doesn't say anything about the person who did it. 278599[/snapback] Yet, many feel doing the same to a feline doesn't count. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Yet, many feel doing the same to a feline doesn't count. Amazing. 278643[/snapback] Really? Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philburger1 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 What is wrong with people? It should be what is wrong with this person. The responses here that express revulsion to what happened are a testament to some good in most people. 278617[/snapback] I said "people", because, I hate to say, I reading more and more stories like this the past few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Somebody should do the same thing to the owner. I have a hammer.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Really? Who? 278644[/snapback] Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Me. 278679[/snapback] Got nails? I only have skinny ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 4 words. Nail Gun. His Skull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Got nails? I only have skinny ones. 278685[/snapback] And I thought you liked your rodents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I think I'm gonna give my dog some extra attention and extra treats tonight... and a trip to the park tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I coulda gone my whole life without hearing this story... I feel bad for yelling at my dog... what the hell is wrong with people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Okay then - I'll give my "pup" some extra love and attention tonight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Anyone have a dog that is just wicked smart? I have a standard poodle (yeah, yeah....) that can pick up on things amazingly fast. My family raised them from when I was a kid, but my ex-wife and I got this dog as a wedding/Christmas present a couple years ago. Anyway, they told me that his parents knew over 100 signs and were from a championship bloodline. One day I just started playing around with it and in a total of about five minutes I had taught him to speak, sit, and shake with only the use of hand signs. Poodles are known for being among the most intelligent of dogs, but this dog is really something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philburger1 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 Anyone have a dog that is just wicked smart? I have a standard poodle (yeah, yeah....) that can pick up on things amazingly fast. My family raised them from when I was a kid, but my ex-wife and I got this dog as a wedding/Christmas present a couple years ago. Anyway, they told me that his parents knew over 100 signs and were from a championship bloodline. One day I just started playing around with it and in a total of about five minutes I had taught him to speak, sit, and shake with only the use of hand signs. Poodles are known for being among the most intelligent of dogs, but this dog is really something. 279287[/snapback] I heard the three smart dogs were: 1. Poodles 2. Border Collies 3. German Shepards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I heard the three smart dogs were:1. Poodles 2. Border Collies 3. German Shepards 279335[/snapback] I can definitely vouch for 1 and 3.....dont' have much experience with border collies, but that makes sense. Poodles have that 'foo foo' image, but I tell you what.....I won't speak for the little ones, cause I actually find them quite annoying. But standards are smart, athletic, emotional, intuitive, protective, loyal, good with kids, and they dont' shed. The big ones are chick magnets, too.......I take mine in the car whenever I go on a fast food run or whatever, and I swear the girl in the window loves on him almost without fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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