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That is jimmi btw.. b's mums dog.. hes a happy nut case...
This is Smoky, a Yorkshire Terrier who was rescued by the Australian Army from a New Guinea jungle in 1944.
Eventually, Smoky found her way to U.S. Army Air Forces Corporal William Wynne, a dog lover who took a shine to Smoky, and the two became very close.
Wynne was assigned to the 26th Photo Recon Squadron of the 5th Air Force, and Smoky became their unofficial mascot, even flying in the planes on missions and testing her own little parachute.
Going everywhere Wynne went, Smoky was involved in at least 12 dangerous combat missions, and was credited with saving the lives of 250 troops during the battle on Luzon in January of 1945.
At the airfield on Luzon, Smoky crawled through a 70-foot long, 8-inch wide drain pipe beneath the runway, pulling communication wires with her. This kept the soldiers out of the line of fire and restored communication between them and other units.
In battle, Smoky had a sixth sense about danger. She could sense incoming artillery rounds before her human comrades, and on one occasion she led Wynne to safety after a machine gun cut down several other GIs.
After being featured in magazine articles, Smoky became a celebrity in the South Pacific, and when she wasn't on duty she performed tricks for the troops and made rounds in the base hospital, bringing comfort to wounded soldiers.
Smoky and Wynne both survived the war, and the two travelled the United States together, appearing before audiences and on television while Smoky showcased her many talents.
Smoky passed away quietly in her sleep in 1957, and Wynne buried her in an ammunition box. Today, a monument to Smoky stands near her grave in Lakewood, Ohio.
Eventually, Smoky found her way to U.S. Army Air Forces Corporal William Wynne, a dog lover who took a shine to Smoky, and the two became very close.
Wynne was assigned to the 26th Photo Recon Squadron of the 5th Air Force, and Smoky became their unofficial mascot, even flying in the planes on missions and testing her own little parachute.
Going everywhere Wynne went, Smoky was involved in at least 12 dangerous combat missions, and was credited with saving the lives of 250 troops during the battle on Luzon in January of 1945.
At the airfield on Luzon, Smoky crawled through a 70-foot long, 8-inch wide drain pipe beneath the runway, pulling communication wires with her. This kept the soldiers out of the line of fire and restored communication between them and other units.
In battle, Smoky had a sixth sense about danger. She could sense incoming artillery rounds before her human comrades, and on one occasion she led Wynne to safety after a machine gun cut down several other GIs.
After being featured in magazine articles, Smoky became a celebrity in the South Pacific, and when she wasn't on duty she performed tricks for the troops and made rounds in the base hospital, bringing comfort to wounded soldiers.
Smoky and Wynne both survived the war, and the two travelled the United States together, appearing before audiences and on television while Smoky showcased her many talents.
Smoky passed away quietly in her sleep in 1957, and Wynne buried her in an ammunition box. Today, a monument to Smoky stands near her grave in Lakewood, Ohio.
Wife got refused service in Wetherspoons (Sowerby Bridge) outside seating area today, cos she had our dog with her. Her walking group usually order coffees and some grub but apparently Wetherspoons don't allow dogs anywhere on their premises.
The nearby Market Cafe had no such reservations.
The nearby Market Cafe had no such reservations.
Ron, firebomb the fucking place, brownie point with the missus, on top, you'll be doing a fucking service to society!Wife got refused service in Wetherspoons (Sowerby Bridge) outside seating area today, cos she had our dog with her. Her walking group usually order coffees and some grub but apparently Wetherspoons don't allow dogs anywhere on their premises.
The nearby Market Cafe had no such reservations.
At the very least put their windows in, fucking canineistsRon, firebomb the fucking place, brownie point with the missus, on top, you'll be doing a fucking service to society!
Just a bit fluffy that’s all
That's bullet.. hes our new farm dog!
We have had him 3 days.
He howled all night the first night, no a peep since. Hes such a happy lil guy!!
We have had him 3 days.
He howled all night the first night, no a peep since. Hes such a happy lil guy!!
He takes after you! Are you related?
Generally, except for the first couple of years it ends up being a wash...more or less. There is also the fact that small dogs mature faster and tend to live longer. Giant breeds tend to mature more slowly and don't often live past 10 years of age.