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Title: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by Langa on Mar 14th, 2008, 10:56am I had a very late night last night (Went to sleep around 4 am) and forgot to blow out a candle I have on top of the bureau. I woke up annoyed at Peanut because she kept barking. Low, incessant barks and low growls. I tried to ignore her. Then she went up on my pillow and practically laid on my head as she scratched the pillow, the way she does outside when she's digging a hole in the ground. So I figured she really needed a walk. When I opened my eyes, still have asleep and annoyed, she jumped off the bed and ran towards the bureau and started barking loud this time and doing her high jumps when she's excited. Then I saw what she was barking at. The candle I forgot to blow out before I went to bed had no wax in it, but flames were shooting out of it and they were already burning the rim of one of the tanks I have one of my hamsters in. The bottom was starting to burn into the wood of the bureau. I didn't even think, I just acted. I quickly grabbed a towel, grabbed the glass jar with flames that were already about 8 inches high, and ran into the bathroom in our room and threw it in the sink where I had a blouse soaking in water. Once the glass hit the water it shattered and then all the smoke from the flames going out triggered the fire alarm. That's when Gordon woke up. I'll say it again, Dogs are amazing animals and you hear about dogs saving families from fires or alerting them to other dangers, but it doesn't really hit you till it hits your home. After I was calm, I kissed and hugged Peanut to death and gave her a wonderful treat. She was way proud of herself too. :D By the way, should the fire gotten really bad, our only way out would have been blocked as the door is past the bureau - our only option would have been the window. Wide awake and dumb Langa for forgetting the candle. :-/ |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Guiseppi on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:09am No wonder I love my dumb dog. Scary stuff, :-/ Thank God it's something you can laugh about today. Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by JDH on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:09am WTG Peanut! She deserves some good eats today. |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Peppermint on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:19am GO PEANUT!! YOU GOOD GIRL, GOOD GIRL!!!! Bad Mery, bad, BAD, Mery!! :o .. geez, I'm glad you are all safe, but - Woman, don't let me have to lecture you about candles, they can be deadly. omg... thank God for Peanut that good girl.. shoo... she deserves a GREAT BIG reward. Give her a good tummy rub on my behalf. YOU PEANUT, YOU GOOD GIRL, THAT's a GOOD GIRL!!!! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Paul98 on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:20am Wow Mooch! Tell Peanut I said thanks for saving my Buddy!!! Glad you are all ok. -P. ps, NO MORE CANDLES! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by sandie99 on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:31am Go Peanut! :) What a hero you've got there, Langa. I'm so glad that you woke up in time, too... Sanna |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by thomas on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:59am If that dog isn't spoiled by now, it better be! Glad you are alive to tell us about it. whew! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Jimi on Mar 14th, 2008, 12:06pm Quote:
Yeah, what Pepper said. |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by cash5542 on Mar 14th, 2008, 12:20pm They don't call them man's best friend for nothing! :) I love hearing stories like this with happy endings. Glad everyone is safe! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Sandy_C on Mar 14th, 2008, 12:26pm Peanut! You GO baby. Thanks for saving our wonderful Langa! We love you. Should we all contribute to Peanut's cookie reward? What a good girl her is. Sandy |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Rosybabe on Mar 14th, 2008, 12:31pm Peanut deserves a big juicy rib eye ;) WTG!!!!! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by barry_sword on Mar 14th, 2008, 12:34pm THANK-YOU PEANUT, THANK-YOU!!!!!!!! Thank god you's are ok, very scary stuff. Now spoil Peanut with treats! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Charlotte on Mar 14th, 2008, 1:29pm http://bestsmileys.com/dogs/2.gif What a good girl! Charlotte |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by purpleydog on Mar 14th, 2008, 2:17pm Thank God for Peanut. Thank goodness you are all alright!! That would have scared the shit out of me! We have 2 cats, and I won't keep candles (except for emergencies) in the house, it's too easy for one of them to jump up, especially monster sized Ringo, and walk by one, and bump into it. And not even realize it. Animals ARE amazing, my dogs showed me things, and even found their lost boot that came off when the weather was really cold, and we were walking at the park. Wanted me to go down this one road, I didn't want to go, but Murph insisted. I'll be damned, there was his missing boot. Glad you're ok sis. Be careful, and give Peanut lot's of hugs from me. |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by LeLimey on Mar 14th, 2008, 2:56pm I love candles too but I'm a real worry guts about them. I always take them into the kitchen and stand them in the sink if I've been burning them and am about to go to bed. I've seen and heard of some horrific fires from them and I've learnt from others mistakes. I'm so glad you're all safe, what a good little dog Peanut is! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by DennisM1045 on Mar 14th, 2008, 3:04pm Good girl Peanut!!!!! Thank God you are ok. ((((HUGS)))) -Dennis- |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Mar 14th, 2008, 3:08pm Thank God for Peanut! Sure a close call Langa - happy to hear that it all worked out okay. Carol |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by cynjeep89 on Mar 14th, 2008, 3:12pm Dachshunds rule!! I swear my little doxie is so observant (or obsessive/compulsive ::) that she gets ticked off if she sees a blade of grass in the yard that she thinks is out of place. Give Peanut an extra blanket to burrow under tonight...."it's a Dachshund Thing". |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Bob P on Mar 14th, 2008, 4:32pm My youngest daughter calls it her 3rd near death experience. Fell asleep with a candle burning on a plate, sitting on the carpeted floor, next to her floor level futon. Woke a couple hours later with the carpet, bedding and futon frame on fire. By the time her yells woke me and I got down the hall to her room, flames were about 4 feet high. I managed to grab a comforter that wasn't on fire an smother the flames with just a little singed hair. Carpet an futon were a loss. Daughter was ok. Candles suck! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by nani on Mar 14th, 2008, 5:52pm YAY PEANUT!!!!! WHO'S A GOOD GIRL?!?!? Scary stuff, mooch. Be careful... I'm not too fond of candles, myself. Glad everyone is OK. hugs, nani |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Redd on Mar 14th, 2008, 8:35pm Sis I'm so glad you are safe and sound and that precious pup of yours is obviously well loved to be such a protector and guardian. Another belly scratch fom me, and the kiddo's and hugs to you all. Glad you are safe and only the bureau and cage was damaged. |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Charlie on Mar 14th, 2008, 8:43pm I have to say that I really love Peanut. Scary stuff Langa but I bet Peanut's getting some extra treats now. Charlie |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by kayarr on Mar 14th, 2008, 8:46pm Wow! So happy you have peanut! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by PollyPocket on Mar 14th, 2008, 8:48pm Wow! I'm so glad y'all are alright! Way to go, Peanut the superdog!!!!!! You're a little hero!!! Give her an extra few scratches behind the ears and a big kiss from me too! |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by Langa on Mar 14th, 2008, 11:04pm Thanks guys...Peanut is being spoiled rotten and she's loving every minute of it. Langa |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES... Post by George_J on Mar 15th, 2008, 1:49am on 03/14/08 at 23:04:14, Langa wrote:
Good. Give Peanut an extra biscuit, and tell her it's from me. Best, George |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED OUR LIVES...(Updated w/Pic) Post by Langa on Mar 15th, 2008, 4:34am For those of you who don't know my Peanut...here she is. My hero - All 11 pounds of her. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/mery_scala/Picture395.jpg?t=1205569898 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df33b3127cce96c6c3c96cd600000036128AcOWjRy0cty Langa |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by sandie99 on Mar 15th, 2008, 4:48am Hi Peanut! [smiley=wave.gif] |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by Sean_C on Mar 15th, 2008, 5:10am [smiley=wave.gif] |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by vietvet2tours on Mar 15th, 2008, 2:25pm Woof Woof |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by LeLimey on Mar 15th, 2008, 3:18pm Maria - I don't quite know how to tell you this but I know you're going to laugh. I was looking at the pics and Jasper said "Who's that?" So I said it was Peanut and she's my friend Maria's dog. He took the mouse, looked up and down at the pics twice and said "Peanut looks better blonde"..... words fail me ::) |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by Langa on Mar 16th, 2008, 2:03am You were right Helen, that was too funny. Kids say the darndest things don't they? ;;D I'm sure i'll think of that comment and chuckle for days to come. Funny thing, I didn't notice the color difference in the photos. LOL Give Jasp a hug for me. Can't wait to meet him. Langa |
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Title: Re: PEANUT SAVED US (PIC INC.) Post by Melissa on Mar 17th, 2008, 10:53am oh how scary! thank God for Peanut!! glad everything is ok Langa! hugs, mel |
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