Friday Dog Blogging
(photo found here)
Did anyone else see this story yesterday, about the poor dog that floated 75 miles down Poland’s Vistula River and into the Baltic Sea, and was lucky enough to be rescued by some Polish scientists doing research? The story is here. There’s video as well. The story is that firemen in a town about 60 miles inland saw the dog floating down the river, and they tried to rescue him, but were unable to get close due to the shifting ice. Eventually he drifted out to sea, where the research boat came upon him. The rescue was somewhat harrowing, because the dog slid off of the ice several times and under the freezing water, but always managed to get back up on top. They finally got him aboard the ship, dried him off and fed him, and he seems quite healthy and happy. He’s been nicknamed Baltic. They had him checked by a vet, who said he is surprisingly healthy, and clearly was well cared for before he went missing.
They’re looking for his owners. Several people have come forward to claim him, but so far, he hasn’t acted like he knows any of them, so they’re waiting. The crew of the research vessel said that if no owner is found, they will happily adopt him.
(Baltic, safe and sound and smiling. Pic found here.)
Genevieve says she’s proud of that doggy for staying so brave, and glad to hear he’s safe and warm. She’d like to smell his butt, if she could. She’s polite that way.
7 Comments
WackyMummy
What a great pup and an awesome story. I didn’t hear about it, and that’s a shame; they ought to rate some happy news a little higher than all the death and gore that usually highlights news reports. Thanks for passing it on!
Ted
That’s one of those “Amazing Dog Stories” that make you want to hug your dog. Gen got a lot of scratching and petting after I read this. 🙂
Cherry
OH he’s so cute! That’s one lucky dog.
Jimmy
Hugs to Gen……good story J
apathy lounge
If I didn’t already have two dogs, I’d take Baltic in a second. Adorable!
C
Thanks for sharing this story, J! Oh, and big hugs for Gen too! I was thinking about Gen the other day. Chance is still on the mend. He hasn’t moved much lately and doesn’t really want to go outside or eat! Poor doggy! I hope he’s okay.
V-Grrrl @ Compost Studios
Having had a displaced dog wander into my life recently, I found this story especially touching.