Posted on 01/27/2008 6:57:51 AM PST by Mo1
Former French President Chirac hospitalised after mauling by his clinically depressed poodleFormer French president Jacques Chirac was rushed to hospital after being mauled by his own 'clinically depressed' pet dog.
The 76-year-old statesman was savaged by his white Maltese dog - which suffers from frenzied fits and is being treated with anti-depressants.
The animal, named Sumo, had become increasingly violent over the past years and was prone to making 'vicious, unprovoked attacks', Chirac's wife Bernadette said.
The former president, who ruled France for 12 years until 2007, was taken to hospital in Paris where he was treated as an outpatient and sent home, VSD magazine reported.
Mrs Chirac said: 'The dog went for him for no apparent reason.
'We were already aware the animal was unpredictable and is actually being treated with pills for depression. 'My husband was bitten quite badly, but he is certain to make a full recovery over the coming weeks.'
The former French First Lady did not reveal where on his body Chirac was bitten.
The pet, named after the Japanese form of wrestling, was a gift to the Chiracs from their grandson Martin. Recent polls have shown that since leaving office Chirac is now regarded as one of the most popular politicians in France, liked by 70 per cent of people.
In the last days of his presidency, he was much less popular, liked by just 50 per cent of the population
I wonder if the poor doggie is depressed because he doesn't know if he is a poodle or a maltese or because he lives with Chirac?
Dog bites worm. That’s news!
LOL. Indeed, it is!
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There are easily 20,000,000 people in that crowd.
LOL. Oh, ssssshoot, I gotta get counting finger fixed.
Depends. What’s the handbag like?
I dunno. See Ringy’s post about the handbag at #6275
*nevermind*
Nope. Nothing in pumpkin. Especially flats. But I can usually find what I need on Ebay when I am hunting the best shoes for anything.
This was awesome. The dress of grapes was the talk of people yesterday. gross. This is not good. Thankfully she isn’t in public view today, that we know of.
Smmmmmmmmmoooooooch!
Got these:Cole Haan Women’s Emerson Moccasin Orange
Perfect for my needs. Hopefully they will work.
Of course, since you so wonderfully sent me such a selection, I added a few more. giggle.
ie the born plumeria
LOL. Thanks again Sweetie! You rock, you truly do. :)
The color was right but...
Thanks so much sweetie. Not exactly what I wanted, but I scarfed up a pair at Someplace or other Catpuppy posted. LOL. They are really too busy but I am desperate.
I love these. Got to have them for later. Thanks so very much Girlfriend.
Heeeeyy. So good to see you. Thanks for the information but I’ve yet to figure out how to shop on e-bay.
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