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TRESTINA (Czech Republic)
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A teeny, tiny doggy has gone to teeny, tiny doggy
heaven due to an unfortunate mistake at a veterinary clinic.
"Ondra", a Chihuahua who was once the
record holder for "Smallest Dog in the World" (Guinness Book
of World Records) was accidentally given a fatal shot of the wrong
medicine by a veterinarian in Olomauc, Czech Republic last year. The
injection, which was a vaccination, caused Ondra's health to deteriorate
rapidly to the point that his guardian Miloslava Vasickova decided to have
him put down.
Ms. Vasickova brought a lawsuit against
the clinic for negligence and won. A Czech district court ruled that
the woman is entitled to £20,000 ($28,900 US) compensation for her loss,
according to a story in the Czech daily newspaper Pravo. Ms. Vasickova
said that the money, Ondra's legacy, will be donated to shelters that care
for abandoned animals.
"We only want justice to be done,"
she says. "Vets should treat animals and not harm them."
The veterinary clinic has appealed the
court ruling.
Little Ondra, less that 6 inches long and
weighing in at 850g (30 oz., smaller than a medium-sized Big Gulp at
the 7-11), brought international fame to his home town of Trestina.
(Just the Big Gulp. Chips and hot dog are extra.)
At the death of the famous dog, the local council presented Ms. Vasickova with a granite
tombstone. Officials said that Ondra deserved the honor, due to the worldwide recognition he
brought the village.
Says Ms. Vasickova: "Despite his
small stature he had the nature of a leader."
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The Guinness
Records website currently lists "Big  Boss", a
Yorkshire Terrier, as the smallest dog in the world. Big Boss was
listed at 11.94cm (4.7in) tall when guardian Dr. Chai Khanchanakom from
Thailand registered the toy dog with Guinness. Above: Big Boss has a small drinking problem. (Photo: Guinness
World Records)
"Toy dog" is the breed classification including
the Chihuahua, Pekingese, Shih-Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier. These
diminutive doggies may be small in stature, but size doesn't matter in
the dog world. (Anyone who's seen a Rat Terrier take on a German
Shepherd in a barking contest will back me up on this one!) Although
Ondra's tragic accident comes as a great loss to the world, we at The
Scoop would like to leave you with a few not-so-tragic accidents
highlighting the toy dog's unerring capacity to get into a ridiculous
mess:
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"Chilly Dog"
With
guests on the way and meal preparation in high gear, no one noticed Rex,
the wily Yorkshire terrier, climb into the refrigerator (perhaps
disguised as Yorkshire pudding). By the time he was discovered, the
well-chilled pooch had managed to nosh half the family's holiday ham.
Diagnosis: Pancreatitis from overindulgence; hypothermia from excess
refrigeration.
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"Nailed"
Enu, a
Yorkshire terrier, took "sleeping at the feet of his master" a
step too far when he climbed into his owner's work boot for a little
snooze. Not realizing his puppy was in there, the owner tried to pull on
his boot. Diagnosis: Scratched cornea from owner's toenail.
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"Raining Cats and Dogs"
A New Yorker was walking little Snowflake one dark and stormy day when
he slipped and fell right on top of the bichon frise. Diagnosis: Broken leg
(the dog). Severe remorse (the owner).
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Source: "Top
10 Most Unusual Insurance Claims", www.PetPlace.com.
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