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Jonathan Thompson | Feb 22, 2010 11:25 AM

COLORADO/DOWN UNDER

Don't like your dog chasing wildlife, but think a shock collar is cruel? A trip to Australia just might teach him a lesson. A Jack Russell terrier, owned by a Colorado couple on work assignment Down Under, tangled with a giant lizard. The lizard was fine; the dog was a bloody mess. But all was OK because, unlike 50 million American humans, the dog had health insurance, and Veterinary Pet Insurance footed the bill. We suspect that Jack will be less enthusiastic about chasing wild animals in the future.

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Brenda Worley
Brenda Worley
Feb 24, 2010 09:38 AM
Seriously doubt Jack learned anything. Do you really think that a dog that has been quilled will never try porcupine again? or skunk? or lizard?
Jack and the lizard.
Sandy Compton
Sandy Compton
Mar 02, 2010 12:29 PM
Depends on the dog, Ma'am.
Jack & the Lizard
Burnsie
Burnsie
Mar 08, 2010 07:26 PM
Folks, remember: this is a Jack Russel terrier we're talking about here, so even if the dog was a bloody mess, he still "won" the fight!

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