Friday, August 23, 2013

Flouncin’ Bouncin’ Rollin’ all Around The Show



I absolutely had to share this with y’all.  A couple of posts ago I had related the experience of Bruno who had to have a leg amputated after being caught up in a trap and this brought up the issue of what sort of quality existence could be had by a dog with a serious physical impairment.  Since then we happened to come across a video of a little Pug in Belfast, Ireland who has ataxia which is a harmless condition other than it  causes some pretty serious loss of motor control.  Loca the Pug finds herself unable to run due to this impairment but leads a fulfilling life nonetheless and has made a video (as well as others) to reflect that.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RJN9a_jdM  will take you there.  In just over 2 minutes, Loca will win your heart and you won’t be able to get her little song out of your head but the main point is that it’s obvious that she has a “life worth living”.  While you’re there, be sure to check out her other videos as well,  particularly this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOQtKnHcpSg&list=SP7EA4D3F0A25D9568 .  Enjoy!
Just a word here about the flavor of the local vernacular:   In the video, the word “feckin” appears often.  Although this is remarkably similar to its oft-used American counterpart it does not convey any vulgar connotation and, in that part of the world is considered a very mild oath and not indecorous by most standards.

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