Pierre Westie: “I enjoy this report
because it reveals that some humans really do love their dogs more than other
humans. In an experiment involving 240 people, participants were given a fake
newspaper report describing an attack on a human or a dog with a baseball bat. The
article described the victim being left with several lacerations, a broken leg
and unconscious. They were told the victims were a one-year old baby, a 30- year-old
adult, a puppy, and a six-year-old dog.
The
results showed similar level of empathy for the child, the puppy and the dog
but not so much the adult. Most of those surveyed viewed the dog as much a
family member as the child.
On
a personal note, I have heard many people say they don’t care who dies in a
movie or book as long as it’s not the dog!”
Bentley: “We have reported on
the devastating wildfires in California in the past but today we have a couple
of good stories rising from the ashes.
A
family was forced to evacuate their farm when the Tubbs fire threatened them. Odin,
their Great Pyrenees refused to leave the family’s goats behind, so they had to
go without him. Heartbroken, they felt for sure they’d sentenced Odin and the
goats to a death sentence.
It
was several days before they were allowed back on their property. Imagine their
joy when they discovered their dog and the goats alive! They all suffered burns
but survived and are being cared for by a local animal sanctuary until the
family rebuilds.”
Pierre: “That’s not the only
happy reunion from the Tubbs fires. A cat was discovered badly burned but still
alive by a good Samaritan that carried him to a veterinarian hospital. They
began treatment and according to procedure, scanned for a microchip. It turned
out that the cat’s name was Pilot and had been missing for TEN YEARS!! His
family had searched for him when he didn’t show up one evening. After a few
years, they relocated from California to Colorado. They were stunned when the
hospital called to say their furry friend was alive. He still has a long road
to recovery, but his family is going to visit him and plan on bringing him home
as soon as he can travel.”
Bentley: “Pierre, you and I
are totally different in many ways, but we are still best friends. That is one
of the cool things about animals. We simply don’t discriminate. Just ask the 12-year-old
Husky named Max. He lost his best Husky buddy and was very depressed. His
family brought home Quackers the duck and Max would sit next to his pen all
day. When they let Quackers out of the pen, he and max became inseparable. They
spend all their time together and have even stopped traffic when people see
them snuggled together. It just goes to show you that friends can come in all
shapes and sizes.”
Pierre: “We don’t have any
animal sports this week but wanted to give a shout-out to our niece, Holley.
She ran in the New York City Marathon to honor her sister. You can read their
story ‘When Someone You Love Has Cancer’ and ‘Why I Am So Thankful This Thursday’. Anyway, we are so proud to report that she finished in just under 5
hours! Kelsey even surprised Holley by showing up in the Big
Apple to cheer her during the run. We could not be prouder of our nieces!”
Paisley: “I love to run but over
26 miles is incredible! Speaking of incredible, this week’s weather is wacky.
There are states in the north already enjoying snow while we are in the 80’s
down here in the south.
The
Pacific Northwest will continue to get showers and some might be mixed with snow.
It will be cold across the northern states and much cooler in the northeast
too. Rain will be falling along the east coast except for southern Florida
where it will be fair. The southern states will find themselves in a much-needed
midweek cooldown. If you are in the west, the week will be sunny and mild. The
center of the country will have mild and cooler temperatures. I think that
overall, it will be a great weather week for most of us.
Stay
tuned to your local weather stations for any updates or warnings as weather can
change very quickly.
On
behalf of me and my sister, thanks for all the compliments on our Captain Hook
and Tinkerbell Halloween costumes. It was a lot of fun!”
Bentley: “Thank you all for
joining us for this week’s BFTB News. If we have put a smile on your face,
please share us with your friends and co-workers. We will never tell your boss
that you are here instead of working!
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I'm glad the grand pyrenean and the goats survived... what a hero....
ReplyDeletethe mama has to admit that she is one of this people who can not stand a book or a movie where a dog dies...
There are movies that I refuse to watch if I know the dog dies. Turner and Hooch was so good until...you know.
DeleteWell, you did give us smiles. We love stories where the animals are reunited with their peeps. We were just sad that they had burns.
ReplyDeleteIt is always great to see reunions. We are sad about the animal's burns to but so glad they are alive.
DeleteGreat, happy news once again. Good job on the marathon. We are glad Mom is done with those because it takes so much time to practice! Have a fun week!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I cannot imagine running that far but we are so proud of Holley!
DeleteThe reunion stories from the California fires are very heartwarming. Special congratulations for your niece. God bless her!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! We love happy reunions and especially the one that was 10 years in the making. Holley is a true inspiration.
DeleteWhat a miracle that Pilot will be reunited with his family after being gone 10 years! Fires are just horrible.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Kelsey!
Can you imagine how excited they were when they received that phone call? I will share your congratulations with Holley.
DeleteGreat stories! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chester!
DeleteI do luffs the photo of you snuggling Mom Pierre
ReplyDeleteAnd we all nose, don't we, that us furry ones ARE family members!!!!
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Pierre loves to snuggle and let's me hold him like a baby. He is such a sweetheart.
DeleteYou Bayou boyz have the best newspaper in the world. Paisley is a wonderful contributor and we thank you for all the smiles WTG Holley
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Thank you so much! We love sharing the good news when there is so much bad around every corner. Paisley loves her weather segment.
DeleteAmazing stories again ! We're glad the dog and the goats were safe ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteThank you! It would be so heartbreaking to ever leave a pet behind in such a tragedy.
DeleteI won't watch movies where the dog dies either!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to hear some happy news out of the wildfires...we need all the good news we can get these days!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
I stayed home from school in the 8th grade because we had to watch "Where the Red Fern Grows" and I just couldn't do it. The fires were so bad that we were happy to report some good news.
DeleteWE love the miracle stories from the fires. Our mom finds that she is always more sympathetic to the animals. Your neices ROCK!
ReplyDeletehugs
Hazel & Mabel
Thank you so much! I always cry over animals in the news.
DeleteI always love your good news.
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate your support!
DeleteOh yes, Ma has seen all the reunion stories, and they never gets old! Oh, and Ma says only bad, bad, bad movie makers kill the dog. you NEVER kill the dog. ever. Oh, and Ma totally agrees with that study..☺
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
Mom wrote Seth MacFarlane when they killed Brian the dog on Family Guy! I mean who in the heck would kill the family dog on a cartoon!?!?!
DeleteAll great stories, but the one I like best is the one about your beautiful nieces! Your heart must be swelling with pride for those girls, they are really something.
ReplyDeleteLove & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
what a fabulous news cast
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