A warning and a plea to all dog owners.

[KriegMann]

I'm sorry to hear about Bety, Adrian. The same exact thing happened to my neighbor's dog but with a lacrosse ball.

[harryamb2]

heart rending tale.

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heart rending tale.

[Dean]

Very sad indeed.. And traumatizing as well. I've had an animal die a horribly painful death in my hands and there was nothing I could do to save it. I literally cried for a week. As for Bety, what's even sadder is the fact that she died because she was being rewarded . RIP

[Jerry B]

A sad incident and the same happened to the German Shepherd I had many years ago. I had given her to a friend as I had home issues, ie I had to find somewhere to live and could only get a flat if I did not have a dog, and he was playing with her one day when she choked on a ball and he took her straight to the vets but they could not save her. Very sad and I have never had a pet since then.

[KradSpam]

That's awful mate, I'm sorry to read that.

[relicz]

Terrible, truly a shame.

[Thanatos]

I had an identical experience with my Malamute 5 odd years ago. I was lucky enough to get my hand down his throat and removed the ball.
Freeze passed away last year after a long and happy 15 years.He is missed I must say.

Cheers Adrian for this thread as it may make some aware of the danger of smallish balls and dogs with larger thoats. Good on ya.

All the best
Dave

[tailor marc]

So sad to hear this, send my regards to the handler, must be terrible! Thanks for the warning as i wouldnt of ever thought of this

[tailor marc]

I just copyed and pasted the story on a big forum here in Australia and all the guys were saddend to hear about that and are now checking there dogs toys aswell. Great to get awareness out

[rbminis]

Sorry to hear of this tragic incident. Very unfortunate for all involved.
Ralph.