(On a lighter note this morning) Water-shy dog rescued from island

[Omaha Steve]

We had a Boxer years ago named Jasmine. She looked a lot like Camille. We have had lots of dogs over the years, she was one of the best.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20101008/NEWS01/710089911#water-shy-dog-rescued-from-island

Published Friday October 8, 2010

By Kevin Cole
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Photo here: http://www.omaha.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=OW&Date=20101008&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=710089911&Ref=AR&maxw=600&maxh=400
Diana Anderson of North Platte, Neb., and her 5-year-old boxer, Camille. The dog was rescued Wednesday after spending the night alone on an island in the Missouri River near Plattsmouth.


A North Platte, Neb., woman spent a nervous night beside the Missouri River until volunteers could rescue her dog — which is afraid of water — from an uninhabited river island.

Diana Anderson, 49, and her boxer, Camille, were separated Tuesday afternoon while walking with a friend in the 1,600-acre Tobacco Island/William Gilmour Wildlife Management Area south of Plattsmouth.

Shortly before sunset, men fishing on the riverbank told Anderson they had seen a dog matching Camille's description on an island.

“They said she was barking and whining,” Anderson said. “She must have been scared to death.”

Sue Baker, a Plattsmouth Animal Control officer contacted by Cass County dispatchers, said a strong river current flows toward the island.

Baker and Anderson believe that 5-year-old Camille, who is afraid of water, fell into the river and was swept to the island.

FULL story at link.

[WillParkinson]

1. She's adorable!

I'm glad they were able to rescue her.

[bananas]

2. Isn't hydrophobia a symptom of rabies?

Nice story, thanks.

[Zephie]

4. Indeed it is!

However lots of dogs are naturally hydrophobic as well. My mom's Chow is even afraid of his water dish if the water is too high.

[driver8]

3. What a cute dog -- glad this story had a happy ending! n/t