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Pluto, the Wonder DogSeptember 30, 2001 I used to doubt that Pluto, our Shepherd/Doberman, could understand English. But my husband, Karl, maintains that he always converses with Pluto to discuss feelings or to prepare him for an event.
One evening, I wasnıt feeling too well but was determined to attend a program at the Atlanta Symphony with a couple of friends. Karl stayed home & wisely went to bed early. There was a long line outside Symphony Hall and I was probably a little dehydrated by the time I sat down. Halfway into the evening, I fainted in my seat and a woman behind me dramatically shouted, "Is there a doctor in the house!?" I was carried out to the lobby where EMTıs were waiting and whisked me off to the emergency room at Piedmont Hospital for IV fluids & a general check-up. My friends, who followed in their car, frantically called my husband to have him meet us at the hospital. But I knew Karl wouldnıt hear the phone since he closes the bedroom door and turns on a sleep machine to drown out any street noise. They called & called, leaving several messages which went unanswered. Yet Pluto could hear these messages and he obviously sensed the urgency of the situation. He nosed his way into the bedroom & woke up Karl. However, Karl ignored him and went back to sleep. Undaunted, faithful Pluto repeated his action, nosed the door open & put his snout in Karlıs sleepy face until he got up. This time he heard the latest message being left on the answering machine, picked up the phone, & then rushed to the hospital. I was just fine after some fluids but I have Pluto to thank for responding to the emergency. Now I know without question that he understands not only English but knows when he is needed to perform emergency tasks. He is truly a gift. That is why Pluto is the center of our universe. November, 2001 We are very sad to say that our best friend for over 14 years, our wonder-dog & hero has passed away. A year ago, we thought Pluto was ready to pass, but he rallied for another year—thanks to the good folks at Loving Touch Animal Center. He was loved by many from Grant Park to Alaska. Most kids in the neighborhood knew him by name & no one was afraid of him after he gave his lick of approval. We were lucky to have known him because he loved everyone unconditionally (except the UPS truck). —Linda & Karl |
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