Newark Daily Doggie News One Day in 1999

News Flash: Rescue Dog NEWARK, DE -- In an astonishing display of courage, Casey the Wonder Corgi risked everything to save his human. "I'm no hero.  I think any respectable dog would have done the same thing," replied Casey when asked to comment on his heroism.  "I'm just thankful that we're both still alive - and in one piece." Monday night at approximately 10:30, Casey's human, Nancy Stephens started having grand-mal seizures.  When asked to comment, Mrs. Stephens said, "What?  I had the hiccups." Casey immediately jumped into action, performing the renowned Corgi cuddle maneuver in an attempt to pull his beloved human from the jaws of death.  For over half an hour, he tirelessly cuddled with his "Mommy" on the bed, to no avail.  His human was slipping away.  Says Mrs. Stephens, "Well, I was starting to get a little bit sore from hiccuping so much." Then, at the worst possible moment, there was a power outage.  The room was flooded in darkness.  George Stephens, Casey's other human, remarks on the crisis.  "I was tired, I wanted to go to sleep." Casey knew it was now or never.  If he didn't want to watch his Mommy slowly slip away, he must act immediately.  The only option was to risk life and limb be performing the ancient Corgi resuscitation technique.  This technique, known only to a select few Corgwn each generation, must be employed only when all other options have failed.  If performed correctly, it would save her life.  However, not done exactly right, the Corgi may be maimed for life or even killed, and the patient will surely die.  Swathed in murky darkness, it would be next to impossible. There was no choice in Casey's mind.  He took a deep breath, licked his nose, and attempted to breath life back into his beloved human.  Mrs. Stephens sputtered, sounding like she was going to come around.  But, alas, the situation went from bad to worse when her mental faculties slipped. She went into hysterics. Says Mr. Stephens, "Well, it was pretty funny." Casey knew that the second try was ten times more risky than the first. But there was no hesitation.  He knew what must be done.  Again, he bravely risked all.  This time, however, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief as his Mommy coughed, sputtered, and made "ptuey" noises, her convulsions easing. We asked Mrs. Stephens how she felt towards her heroic Corgi.  "He stuck his cold, wet nose in my mouth.  Twice!"  Realizing that she may not have fully recovered her faculties from the night before, we asked her if she realized the significance of what had happened.  "Well, I guess it did cure my hiccups." Says a humble Casey "It was scary.  She could have bitten my nose off in the dark, choking herself."  He didn't acknowledge the repercussions of such a dismemberment on himself.  But, did go on to add "Do I get a cookie?" Nancy  Stephens

 
 

Page 2 Canine Behavior Column by Noted Pet Authority, Nancy Stephens Be still my heart.  Casey and Pepper have secretly been taking up gardening. I'm so proud.  :) It's been so dry here in the mid-Atlantic area in this summer of 1999 that the back yard grass has been growing slowly enough to go without mowing for a few weeks.  I was walking around the yard watering my flowers the other day when to my great surprise I discovered little tomato plants all over the yard!  All I can figure is that the dogs kindly decided that they shouldn't rip Mommy's tomato plants to shreds pulling off all the almost-ripe tomatoes this year, and instead would plant their own.  How sweet.  I have the best Corgwn in the whole wide world.  :)  What pains they went to for me.  Carefully storing the seed all winter, digging the little holes, watering them, fertilizing them, watching over them lovingly as they grew... They must have forgotten themselves, however.  As soon as my own little tomatoes started turning that almost-slightly-reddish color a few weeks ago they all mysteriously disappeared.  So, I had to erect a temporary "reminder fence" around them.  But, to compensate my farmer-dogs, I have put up tomato cages on a few of their own seedlings scattered around the yard so they can have their own harvest later this summer. - Nancy  (Who only got about 2 tomatoes out of 12 plants last year.  :P ) Casey PWC (Huh?  I didn't plant any tomatoes.  However, I kinda' remember pooping in that general area last fall after snacking from Mom's plants.) Pepper PWC (Ew!  Gross!!  I'm not gonna' eat any of THOSE tomatoes!) Nancy Stephens songbird@voicenet.com Newark, DE

George and Nancy Stephens fostered the 70# rescue Corgi, Reba.  To see the pictures and read about Reba' recovery and move to her permanent home, go see Reba's home page.

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