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I saw this on sky news interactive last night. I didn't actually laugh out loud until I read the bit about the owner being left with just the lead in their hand...
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I'm guessing that you don't get out much...probably a good thing!Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostIt cracked me up. I'm still sniggering over it.
Admittedly, not quite as funny as CM's squirrel story, but CM told that story really well.
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Steady on...Originally posted by VectraMan View PostOne less dog in the world. Progress.
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It cracked me up. I'm still sniggering over it.Originally posted by daviejones View PostWhy is that a happy news story?
Admittedly, not quite as funny as CM's squirrel story, but CM told that story really well.
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A happy news story
In case you are sad 'cos it's Monday morning, here's a happy pet story to cheer you up.
I was sat here all miserable and bored until I read the above and now I'm all happy and ready to face anything the day can throw at me.Tags: None
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