November 25, 2008: Max Romps

xoxoxoBruce · 11-25-2008, 12:14 AM

See Max.
See Max romp.
Romp, Max, romp.

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When hip problems forced Max the springer spaniel to retire from the police force, it looked as though this particular dog had had his day.
Until he found a new best friend - in a custom-made set of wheels.
The chariot-style apparatus enables nine-year-old Max to romp about the garden like a puppy.
'He absolutely loves running around in the leaves,' said his new owner, Inspector Anne Higgins, from Tiverton, Devon.
'He used to work searching for drugs and now he searches for a ball instead and he just considers the wheels as part of his work.
'They allow him to do a lot more and go further. He can get up a lot of speed and it can sometimes be quite difficult to keep up with him.'

It seems when Max couldn't work anymore, because of hip dysplasia and arthritis, the Police charity had a custom set of wheels made for him.
They also found Max a new home for his retirement. Good for them.

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SPUCK · 11-25-2008, 05:04 AM

He's pulling a wheelie!

sweetwater · 11-25-2008, 07:17 AM

Max the springer is maxing his spring now!
I was nearly in the market for a dog cart at one time for my German shepherd. They were quite expensive then, but when a thousand bucks allows your dog friend to stay with you longer the choice was easy. (He eventually recovered without the need of a cart)

Pico and ME · 11-25-2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

Max the springer is maxing his spring now!
I was nearly in the market for a dog cart at one time for my German shepherd. They were quite expensive then, but when a thousand bucks allows your dog friend to stay with you longer the choice was easy. (He eventually recovered without the need of a cart)

OK, why do they have to charge $1000 for something that looks only a little more complicated than the wheel set-up for a portable grill?

sweetwater · 11-25-2008, 07:26 AM

A: Because they know frantic owners will pay it
B: Because the components must be chosen for each individual dog's size and the particular health issue
C: It must be comfortable for the dog and easy for the owner to use
D: And mostly A

Pico and ME · 11-25-2008, 07:33 AM

I know...I was just saying. I figured materials and workmanship help to make it expensive. Still. You are right though, its mostly A...exploiting the love we have for our pets because they can...

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Gravdigr · 11-25-2008, 09:56 AM

Wonder if he can do the Snoopy dance with that contraption?

Pico and ME · 11-25-2008, 09:58 AM

:p

It looks like he's close to doing it now!

wolf · 11-25-2008, 11:56 AM

Just shows the Brits are crazy. First they don't let most of their cops carry guns, then they give them Springer Spaniels as police dogs. Most Springers are hard-pressed to jump up past your knees. How are they going to go for the throat to disable a bad guy, unless the bad guy kneels down and offers his throat to the dog?

Shawnee123 · 11-25-2008, 12:33 PM

I read that as "First they don't let most of their dogs carry guns..." and thought "Why, those crazy Brits!"

Cloud · 11-25-2008, 01:10 PM

he was a sniffer, not an attacker, though

Shawnee123 · 11-25-2008, 01:54 PM

I don't care how widdle Max womps, as long as he gets to womp. He's a goo' boy, 'ess he is...goo' boy.

Cicero · 11-25-2008, 02:03 PM

He's a sweet doggy! Go max go!!! He's bionic doggy. He's the newest hippest thing in dog-ability..

WillieO · 11-25-2008, 02:33 PM

I have a Korean friend if anyone needs a receipe?......Bad WillieO!!! Down!

Pie · 11-25-2008, 04:16 PM

Nah, looks like you're doing fine, O'Willieo.

11-25-2008, 07:17 AM	#3
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Max the springer is maxing his spring now! I was nearly in the market for a dog cart at one time for my German shepherd. They were quite expensive then, but when a thousand bucks allows your dog friend to stay with you longer the choice was easy. (He eventually recovered without the need of a cart) __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

11-25-2008, 07:26 AM	#5
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	A: Because they know frantic owners will pay it B: Because the components must be chosen for each individual dog's size and the particular health issue C: It must be comfortable for the dog and easy for the owner to use D: And mostly A __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

11-25-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I know...I was just saying. I figured materials and workmanship help to make it expensive. Still. You are right though, its mostly A...exploiting the love we have for our pets because they can....

11-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Wonder if he can do the Snoopy dance with that contraption? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Just shows the Brits are crazy. First they don't let most of their cops carry guns, then they give them Springer Spaniels as police dogs. Most Springers are hard-pressed to jump up past your knees. How are they going to go for the throat to disable a bad guy, unless the bad guy kneels down and offers his throat to the dog? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-25-2008, 05:04 AM	#2
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	He's pulling a wheelie!

11-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#8
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	:p It looks like he's close to doing it now!

11-25-2008, 12:33 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I read that as "First they don't let most of their dogs carry guns..." and thought "Why, those crazy Brits!" __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-25-2008, 01:10 PM	#11
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	he was a sniffer, not an attacker, though __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

11-25-2008, 01:54 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I don't care how widdle Max womps, as long as he gets to womp. He's a goo' boy, 'ess he is...goo' boy. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-25-2008, 02:03 PM	#13
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	He's a sweet doggy! Go max go!!! He's bionic doggy. He's the newest hippest thing in dog-ability.. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-25-2008, 02:33 PM	#14
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	I have a Korean friend if anyone needs a receipe?......Bad WillieO!!! Down!

11-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#15
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Nah, looks like you're doing fine, O'Willieo. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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