Honey gets Kelp….

 

 Michael Bosch of San Rafael, Calif., knew he had a loyal friend in his dog, Honey. But until Monday night, he didn’t know he had a savior too.

The cocker spaniel was with Bosch when he backed out a little too far from his driveway, sending his SUV plunging 40 feet into a remote ravine. The vehicle landed on its roof, pinning 63-year-old Bosch inside. 

“It was crushed pretty severely between the steering wheel and the stump that pierced the roof of the car and the dashboard,” said Tim Thompson of the Marin County Sheriff’s Department. 

But after several hours, Honey was able to escape when Bosch managed to roll down a window and told the dog to go for help. She ran half a mile to neighbor Robin Allen’s house. 

“She was bringing me here,” Allen said. “She was directing me.” 

By the time rescuers reached the scene, Bosch had been hanging upside down for more than six hours — and his pulse was weakening. Honey saved his life just in time. Ironically, Bosch had recently saved hers when he adopted her from a shelter two weeks ago. He had been waiting for a cocker spaniel puppy for more than a year. 

“She was brought in by her owner who couldn’t continue to care for her, just couldn’t afford to,” said Sheri Cardo of Marin Humane Society. 

By giving Honey a new home, Bosch gave himself a new lease on life. 

Exclusive Interview with Max

Max: Well, Honey – this is truly an amazing story!

Honey: Oh…thanks Max

Max: Listen Honey I don’t want to get too technical but the story says you were trapped for a couple of hours and the rescue squad showed up 6 hours after the accident. What happened during those 3 hours?

Honey: Well you see I got really hungry so I popped over to the house to throw a few hotdogs on the grill. I’m a real slow eater and Michael always tells me he doesn’t mind hanging around while I eat- “Take your time, Honey” he always says. So I figured he was really hanging around anyway so I had a nice relaxing meal.

Max: Wow… then what happened?

Honey: I walked to Robin’s house and you wouldn’t believe it but they were just sitting down to dinner. What timing! I ate a little more and then I remembered my special instructions.

Max: Well Honey it sure sounds like you really know your priorities. But tell me, what happened next.

Honey: Well I just headed right to the beach.

Max: The Beach? What for?

Honey: On account of what my Master kept saying to me.

Max: What was that?

Honey: Well you see we’re in the car and he’s looking at me kind of funny and his eyes are bugging out – he keeps saying in this raspy voice, ‘Honey, Go get kelp, go get kelp!’

Max: Honey! I think he was saying – Go get HELP, not KELP!

Honey: Oh. That sort of makes sense now – thanks for clearing that up Max. And that explains why all those humans showed with crowbars and flashing lights.

Max: Amazing Honey, thanks for stopping by and sharing that great adventure.

Zoe…bad dog

 

NYC pup named nation’s ‘bad dog’

New York

A New York City pup named Zoe has been named America’s Least Obedient Dog.

The 2-year old Shiba-Inu beat out a St. Bernard-Boxer named Milo from LaPorte, Ind. and a Jack Russell Terrier named Gigot from San Diego, California.

The finals were held in Madison Square Park in New York City.

Dog owners from across the country entered their misbehaving dogs at local search competitions in San Diego, Chicago and New York City.

Each dog contestant demonstrated its lack of prowess and a panel of judges determined the worst of the worst based on the following criteria: refuses to obey commands such as speak, paw/shake, lay down, sit, and beg; is loud/noisy and is lacking in restraint/discipline.

Max’s Interview with Zoe – A Max’s Chronicle Exclusive!

Max: So Zoe how does it feel to be America’s Least Obedient Dog?

Max: Zoe….Zoe…. ZOE!!!!!

Zoe: Did you say something?

Max: Look Zoe, have a seat, please. Our readers want to hear about how well you did. Actually how bad you did. Zoe! I said SIT!!!  SIT!!!

Zoe: Did you say something?

Max: Ok let’s try something easy. You don’t have to sit, just stay away from my master’s priceless antique porecalin collection… Zoe!!! No…no your leash is wrapped around the leg of the display case… Zoe…don’t move – please…whatever you do- don’t move a muscle!! Stay!

Zoe: Coming Max!

Max: Zoe! You haven’t done a thing I’ve asked – and now look at my masters collection…

Zoe: Cool! Did I win again??

7 Foot Dane

 

7-Foot Great Dane Is World’s Tallest Dog

A 3-year-old Great Dane in Sacramento, Calif., has been named the world’s tallest dog by Guinness Book of World Records.

The award-winning dog, named Gibson, stands 7 feet tall when upright, according to the report.

He was officially named the planet’s tallest dog Tuesday by officials with Guinness who flew to California from England to see Gibson.

Gibson’s owner, Sandy Hall, said she never dreamed Gibson would turn out to be the planet’s tallest dog. She said the dog is a gift.

“I’ve had Danes since 1981,” Hall said. “I’ve never seen anything like this –ever.”

Several neighbors in the county know about the record-holding dog, which dwarfs an average-sized golden retriever.

“I’ve seen him twice now, and he’s a really tall dog,” a neighbor said.

Gibson gives Exclusive interview with Max’s Chronicles:

Max: Well Gibson, what does it feel like to be the worlds tallest dog?

Gibson: Who said that?

Max: Gibson! Down here! Look down, will ya?

Gibson: Oh, OK I see you down there.

Max: So, Gib what’s it like?

Gibson: Well, I’ll be straight with you Max, this is no picnic. My neck is always killing me from trying to eat off the floor. There isn’t a hydrant in town I can pee on properly. My master has a Mini Cooper if you can believe that – it takes four humans to stuff me in. No one in the house is anywhere near tall enough to scratch behind my ears. I do my big business and they have to use a backhoe to clean up. I have to duck to go through doorways. My collar is too tight. The other day I snapped at what I thought was a fly and it turned out to be the cat. I swear the air is thinner up here, I’m dizzy all the time. And then…

Max: Gibson! Dude… you seem to have an attitue issue. 

Gibson: It’s really an ‘altitude’issue. But you’re right Max – I really shouldn’t complain – I’ll try and look at the bright side.

Max: That a boy Gibster – looking on the bright side should be easy for you – you’re closer the sun! Ha! Listen, thanks for stopping by for the interview, oh and Gibson, watch out for the low doorway… Gibson!  Duck!!

Thump