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Way To Go Poochie!!!!

- william, chicago,usa, 29/05/2011 00:29
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It was on the news last evening that the puppy will return to his owners in about a month, giving them time to rebuild and him time to recover.

- suznewbie, Clifton Park, NY, 28/05/2011 20:40
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Didn't Andy Rooney say something to the effect that most dogs are nicer people than most of the people we know? It is difficult to be as good a human as your dog thinks you are. This pup's determination to find his family shows some devotion.

- rawheadrex, oklahoma city, usa, 28/05/2011 20:08
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Maybe some people here do not understand that these tornados have FLATTENED entire towns, that neighborhoods once thriving with housing and cars and kids on bicycles are GONE, just leftover pieces of wood and debris, worse than bombing, and as I also have a dog I love dearly, she is a lovely companion animal, if I were so deprived that I had nowhere to live, no automobile, and no source of monetary support, I might then also be forced to relinquish my dog for the dog's sake. She also needs shelter and care and food, but some people in these storm areas have NOTHING. Mason had expensive surgery and needs a place to recover and long-term care. If his owners cannot provide those necessities, they are being gracious if they offer him to someone else who can care for him. If they can be reunited with him successfully, more power to them.

- rennyangel, toms river, nj, 28/05/2011 13:35
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While my heart goes out to those who lost everything in the tornado, I just could not imagine giving my pet up. If I were hungry and homeless, I'd share every bit of food and shelter I could get with the animals. I wish that people would understand that animals are no less important than human beings. I'm so saddened that Kelly from Leesburg, VA considers pets a luxury. Really??? They are just as much a part of the family as the human beings are!!! Best wishes to Mason

- Nikki, Comstock Park, Michigan, USA, 28/05/2011 09:42
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While I do understand people being upset his owners could give him up I can also understand why they might. Have you people looked at the pictures of devestation from these tornados? People literally have no homes, they have no vehicles and quite likely many have no jobs. They are having to rely on the kindness of others and I think we all know thats not always so kind. I can imagine a family living at a shelter or being put up in a hotel or someones home being told they can't have their animal. Especially an animal that will need lots of care. I would imagine it's quite a lot like when people give babies up for adoption, they do it because they love them and know they can't provide for them. I hope when they get back on their feet they can be reunited with their dog.

- Lost it all, C'ville Va, 28/05/2011 07:51
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Am I the only one noticing the dog looks uncannily like Toto?

- Dorothy, Kansas, 28/05/2011 05:31
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@ Michelle, Tacoma, WA,

I could care less about my house and it's belongings as long as my pets survived along with me.

A house and it's belongings can be replaced.

- The Morminator, Sharyalnd Tx, 28/05/2011 03:38
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To Joe in Shreveport USA,

I do appreciate the clarification, but what I'm really trying to find out is whether the pup will rejoin his family once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- Two crows named Pete and Repeat, Saywhat, NJ, 28/05/2011 03:38
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@ Michelle, Tacoma, WA, 28/05/2011

For animal lovers as us, I could care less about my house as long as my pets survived.. A house and it's belongings can be replaced..

Now where do I find his Facebook Page?

- The Morminator, Sharyalnd Tx, 28/05/2011 03:30
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Hello? These people have LOST EVERYTHING IN A TORNADO INCLUDING THEIR HOME! How can they care for an animal when they don't even have a place to live themselves?? What do you expect them to do with him? Why is it a bad thing they want him to have a home when they are in no position to provide him with one right now?

- Michelle, Tacoma, WA, 28/05/2011 00:37
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Poor thing. He must have been winded, even though he only had two feet left to go.

Even if his prior family can't support him anymore, I'm sure there are many who would open their homes to a free Mason.

- Brett, Gig Harbor, WA, US, 28/05/2011 00:26
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Reminds me of a Russian poem from World War II:

Wait for me, and I'll come back!
Wait with all you've got!
Wait, when dreary yellow rains
Tell you, you should not.
Wait when snow is falling fast,
Wait when summer's hot,
Wait when yesterdays are past,
Others are forgot.
Wait, when from that far-off place,
Letters don't arrive.
Wait, when those with whom you wait
Doubt if I'm alive.

Wait for me, and I'll come back!
Wait in patience yet
When they tell you off by heart
That you should forget.
Even when my dearest ones
Say that I am lost,
Even when my friends give up,
Sit and count the cost,
Drink a glass of bitter wine
To the fallen friend -
Wait! And do not drink with them!
Wait until the end!

Wait for me and I'll come back,
Dodging every fate!
"What a bit of luck!" they'll say,
Those that would not wait.
They will never understand
How amidst the strife,
By your waiting for me, dear,
You had saved my life.
Only you and I will know
How you got me through.
Simply - you knew how to wait -
No one else but you.

Konstantin Simonov, 1941

- Jim, St Louis, 27/05/2011 20:48
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Dear Pete and Repeat,

I think what John Kennewick from WA is really trying to say is this:

"It's my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired."

No need to thank me. I'm happy to provide the clarification.

- Joe, Shreveport USA, 27/05/2011 20:02
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I have 4 dogs-3 who used to belong to other PPL. If I knew for sure we cld keep our home, I'd take mason. I've got no money but a big heart for dogs.

- Bev Zellner, Caddo mills tx, 27/05/2011 19:54
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I have 4 dogs-3 who used to belong to other PPL. If I knew for sure we cld keep our home, I'd take mason. I've got no money but a big heart for dogs.

- Bev Zellner, Caddo mills tx, 27/05/2011 19:50
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What am I seeing here, it looks like he is hobbling about on his broken, unsplinted legs on the leash in this video, is that possible?

- Jens, Stafford, Va, USA, 27/05/2011 19:44
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To John in Kennewick:

Is it your understanding that the pup will rejoin his family once he recovers and their home is repaired?

Just wondering...

- Two crows named Pete and Repeat, Saywhat, NJ, 27/05/2011 19:13
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It' my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- John, Kennewick, WA, 27/05/2011 18:43
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Taking care of one, small dog isn't that difficult. I guess it's easy for me to say that after having one for 11 years, and now we are a household with two rottweilers. After everything he went through to get back to that family, you would think it would inspire them to do whatever it takes to get back on their feet... including keeping their family pet. I hope this dog finds a better family.

- Y, north tx, 27/05/2011 18:39
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It' my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- John, Kennewick, WA, 27/05/2011 18:38
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It' my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- John, Kennewick, WA, 27/05/2011 18:35
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It' my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- John, Kennewick, WA, 27/05/2011 18:35
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It' my understanding the pup will rejoin his family, once he recovers and their home is repaired.

- John, Kennewick, WA, 27/05/2011 18:34
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I completely understand his family's decision, if what Jenn from Raleigh said is true. If the family cannot care for the dog or cannot afford to do so, the right thing to do is give him up. Mason is undoubtably loved, but when it comes down to it he's still a dog, and the family needs to provide for their children and the human beings first. Pets are a luxury and in matters of survival and rebuilding after devastation, luxuries take a backseat to needs.

- Kelly, Leesburg, VA, 27/05/2011 18:12
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Mason you are a miracle! What a great loving dog, and God Bless You... and he has, with the GREAAAAAAT MEDICAL Vet that performed such an difficult surgery... Get well Mason, and find a good home for your love and get healthy again. Fabulous story of devotion, caring and hope.
Thanks to the family that just couldn't keep him to get him help and care... our hearts go out to all.

lj

- Jezzika, Beverly Hills, California, 27/05/2011 18:08
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Lovely story. Well done the vets.

- Michael, Kensington, UK, 27/05/2011 18:03
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If that is how his family feels about him, he is better off with another family, they don't deserve him. Animals are not disposable, why can't people understand that? If you don't intend to take care of an animal family member DON'T get one!!!

happiness is being owned by cats ....

- macat, Sumner, WA, 27/05/2011 17:55
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How a family can give him up after all he did is beyond me. I'd rather give all my help to him, and completely forget the family. Yes, it's a horrible situation, but what horrible people to exclude him from their family. Dogs really do have better hearts than any human.

- ls, Columbus, OH, 27/05/2011 17:51
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I'll adopt the dog. He's a miracle and example of pure love.

- Ron D, Sherman Oaks, CA, USA, 27/05/2011 17:46
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That pooch has heart. Is that a bandage on its tail?

- Cat Lover, Philly, PA USA, 27/05/2011 17:38
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That pooch has heart

- Cat Lover, Philly, PA USA, 27/05/2011 17:37
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"While my heart goes out to this family for their loss, I just dont see how after everything Mason did to get back home, they could give him up. I cant believe that a friend or family member couldnt take him while the owners got back on their fee. Poor Mason!!- Jenn, Raleigh, NC, 27/05/2011 16:17"

Totally agree Jenn.I was homeless (through a series of events no fault of my own) a decade or so ago and luckily had a car to sleep in but did not think of leaving my beloved loyal Staff cross for one moment. They say they dogs are mans best friend and this is true as at the time he seemed like my only friend in the world. I also had to off load my lovely cat to various people where he was nearly lost 3 times but managed to eventually get a roof over my head and got him back and he is now around 22yoa can you believe.

- Tom (not a "crooner" but a proud pensioner),, Colchester,, 27/05/2011 17:29
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Don't worry about Mason, and don't be too hard on his family. It sounds like there are lots of people ready to take care of this courageous little dog. His family will need courageous hearts like his to persevere during this season.

- susan gray, washington, 27/05/2011 17:19
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God Bless that wonderful dog! If his owners can't take him or don't want him, I certainly do!

Kisses, hugs and cuddles for Mason!

- Jeanne, Mt Airy, Maryland USA, 27/05/2011 16:40
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I read another article about Mason that was a little more in-depth. It was stated that the owners ended up turning him over to the animal hospital because they could no longer care for him due to everything they lost in the tornado. While my heart goes out to this family for their loss, I just dont see how after everything Mason did to get back home, they could give him up. I cant believe that a friend or family member couldnt take him while the owners got back on their fee. Poor Mason!!

- Jenn, Raleigh, NC, 27/05/2011 16:17
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Give me a Terrier or a Basset and I've got all the friends I need because dogs are my favorite people. Why? I've got family members who wouldn't crawl 2 inches with paper-cut to get home to me.

- ragu4u, Midwest, United States, 27/05/2011 15:33
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Obama doesn't care about puppies..

- xinunus, Catskill, NY, 27/05/2011 14:48
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Never mind a bone, give him a medal!

- Baron von Richtofen, Biggin Hill, 27/05/2011 14:35
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Get better soon!

- Jeff, NYC USA, 27/05/2011 13:55
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Give that dog a bone! Nice work pup, get better soon.

- Michael D, Morristown, NJ, 27/05/2011 13:50
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We can learn a lot from this puppy. Family is first and never give up.

- Douglas, Charleston, S.C., U.S.A., 27/05/2011 13:49
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Terriers are tough. Happy story amongst tragedy. Speedy recovery Mason!

- sueinmi, MI, 27/05/2011 13:21
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