Jerzy Wosachlo, the captain of the Baltica, said the dog slept on a blanket in the ship's laboratory, then shared a sausage breakfast with the crew. He said the dog often sticks close to the mechanic who saved him but also has started moving around as he pleases, enjoying the company of people.
"We have enrolled him as a crew member," Wosachlo said.
Nicknamed "Baltic," the dog _ furry and friendly _ will continue in that capacity unless his owner is found, the captain said. The ship is preparing to sail Feb. 10 on a brief mission _ with the dog, unless he is afraid, Wosachlo said.
With the ship in the port of Gdynia on Friday, the black-and-brown mongrel was occasionally taken on land for walks, he said.
The Sea Fishing Institute that owns the ship sent a bowl and a squeaking toy, and the scientists on board brought dog food. And Wosachlo was receiving numerous calls from people offering money to feed the dog or wanting to adopting him.
After news of the dog's rescue broke, four people called saying he was theirs. But the dog kept his distance from the first two, showing no recognition. Two other putative owners who had planned to come for the dog Friday canceled, Wosachlo said.
President Lech Kaczynski, himself a dog owner, sent the crew a letter praising its action in saving the dog's life.
"Such gestures make our world... a better one," Kaczynski wrote.
Source: AP, read full story here/29.01.2010Related posting about the rescue incl.Video and more photos here
Photo credits: Maciej Czoska/AP
1 Kommentar:
Was für einen Lebenswillen und wohl auch wieder Lebensfreude dieser kleine Kerl doch hat - und wieder so schön glänzende Augen.
Er möge noch lange leben, selbst viel Freude haben und seinen Rettern täglich eine Freude sein. Und sollte er doch lieber an Land mit schönen, langen Spaziergängen leben wollen, hoffe ich, dass er dort noch ebenso lebensfreudige neue RudelMitglieder findet!
Dumba
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