Bertie swallows swallowed nine golf balls

limklad

No, it is not Bertie Ahern. It is Bertie the dog, I know for some there is no difference.

How did the owners not notice that Bertie was swallowing 9 golf balls while walking the dog? :rolleyes:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5932810/X-ray-shows-dog-swallowed-nine-golf-balls.html

Bertie swallowed the balls while out on walks in Maldon, Essex, with his owners Mark and Michelle Jewell.
When he started walking oddly, the Jewell's took him to vet John Matthews who upon examining the dog quickly realised there was something worrying inside Bertie's stomach.

"We were absolutely flabbergasted when we saw Bertie's x-ray," said Emily Nightingale, who also works for the Clarendon House Veterinary Centre.
"His stomach could have easily ruptured from the pressure of all of the golf balls, which could have been fatal."
After the x-ray, Bertie was taken to surgery where he was operated on for almost two hours to remove the golf balls from his stomach.
In addition, the vets removed the bullet found in the fat surrounding the dog's stomach.
"The fact that the bullet miraculously missed his vital internal organs proves just how lucky this brave little chappie has been." she said.
Mr and Mrs Jewell were unaware that their dog had been the victim of a shooting as Bertie had never shown any signs of an injury.
"Bertie's amazing story highlights the dangers of dogs swallowing potentially harmful objects and also to shotgun wounds, which dogs and cats are occasionally the victims usually accidentally as a result of mistaken identity," said Miss Nightingale.
Bertie is scheduled to have his stitches removed next week.

Rented Mule

I'd me more impressed if it was Mrs Bertie doing the swallowing.

Karoma

limklad wrote:

How did the owners not notice that Bertie was swallowing 9 golf balls while walking the dog?

"Mr and Mrs Jewell were unaware that their dog had been the victim of a shooting as Bertie had never shown any signs of an injury. "


Observant people these Jewells. I hope they never breed a human pet.

Kevin Bacon

Golf ball dispensers have really taken a turn for the worse since this recession started

galwayrush

A good bitch will swallow.:pac:

limklad

Karoma wrote: »

"Mr and Mrs Jewell were unaware that their dog had been the victim of a shooting as Bertie had never shown any signs of an injury. "


Observant people these Jewells. I hope they never breed a human pet.

They must qualify for disability benefits since they are blind as bats!!

TheZohanS

galwayrush wrote: »

A good bitch will swallow.:pac:

Yeah but who wants a good one...

citizen_p

i thought it was berte with golfball chewing gum

Sharpshooter

So golf has a birdie, an eagle and an albatross, and now a bertie the dog.

They also found a bullet in the dogs stomach, was he on the golf course when it happened?

How awful if he was and heard someone say "Good shot".

Turtwig

Gotta say that is impressive, wonder what the family usually feed the poor critter.

Also, anyone gonna guess how many our former Taoiseach can swallow..my money's on er two.:)

Hal1

"Bertie's amazing story highlights the dangers of dogs swallowing potentially harmful objects and also to shotgun wounds, which dogs and cats are occasionally the victims usually accidentally as a result of mistaken identity," said Miss Nightingale.

:pac:

towel401

Sharpshooter wrote: »

So golf has a birdie, an eagle and an albatross, and now a bertie the dog.

They also found a bullet in the dogs stomach, was he on the golf course when it happened?

How awful if he was and heard someone say "Good shot".

i have to give you thanks because that was such a good thanks whoring attempt

Sharpshooter

towel401 wrote: »

i have to give you thanks because that was such a good thanks whoring attempt

No thank whoring in progress, just my thoughts on the topic.

ejmaztec

From this thread It's been confirmed that, not only is Bertie a dog, he's also a load of balls.:pac:

alan4cult

Malty_T wrote: »

Gotta say that is impressive, wonder what the family usually feed the poor critter.

Also, anyone gonna guess how many our former Taoiseach can swallow..my money's on er two.:)

Depends how hard you hit them

ScumLord

This is how rumors start.
So Bertie Ahren is a raving homosexual is he? Swingers party, 6 Golfers had their testicles in his mouth did they? I glass jar was involved? OK so I'll take you at your word.

Sharpshooter

They took a shot at the dogleg and missed.
It happens all the time.