Talk about a diamond in the ruff!
A hungry golden retriever made headlines when he swallowed a three-carat diamond worth $20,000, reports WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.
The expensive meal was eaten at Robert Bernard Jewelry Store in Rockville, Md., where Sollie goes to work everyday with his owner, George Kaufmann, who co-owns the store with his business partner, Robert Rosin. When a visiting diamond dealer was showing the men some loose diamonds, one of the glittering gemstones dropped to the ground, according to WTTG-TV.
What occurred next was stunning. "Saw Sollie go for the diamond -- gobbled it up," Rosin told WJLA. "Tried to get it, couldn't get it -- gone!"
"Stones have dropped before and [Sollie] doesn't pay attention," Kaufmann, the dog's owner, told WTTG. But this particular diamond fell and landed right in front of his mouth.
The men quickly called the veterinarian, who had some sage advice: Let nature takes its course.
Kaufmann walked Sollie morning and night, collecting the dog's stool for inspection. On the third day, the diamond surfaced. "It was 7 a.m. and they had just come back from their morning walk," Rosin tells Paw Nation. "George was going through everything on his deck and, eureka, there it was!"
Sollie still goes to the jewelry store every day, but now Kaufmann and Rosin make sure to have lots of doggie treats on hand. "It wasn't so funny then, but I guess it's funny now," laughs Rosin.
A hungry golden retriever made headlines when he swallowed a three-carat diamond worth $20,000, reports WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.
The expensive meal was eaten at Robert Bernard Jewelry Store in Rockville, Md., where Sollie goes to work everyday with his owner, George Kaufmann, who co-owns the store with his business partner, Robert Rosin. When a visiting diamond dealer was showing the men some loose diamonds, one of the glittering gemstones dropped to the ground, according to WTTG-TV.
What occurred next was stunning. "Saw Sollie go for the diamond -- gobbled it up," Rosin told WJLA. "Tried to get it, couldn't get it -- gone!"
"Stones have dropped before and [Sollie] doesn't pay attention," Kaufmann, the dog's owner, told WTTG. But this particular diamond fell and landed right in front of his mouth.
The men quickly called the veterinarian, who had some sage advice: Let nature takes its course.
Kaufmann walked Sollie morning and night, collecting the dog's stool for inspection. On the third day, the diamond surfaced. "It was 7 a.m. and they had just come back from their morning walk," Rosin tells Paw Nation. "George was going through everything on his deck and, eureka, there it was!"
Sollie still goes to the jewelry store every day, but now Kaufmann and Rosin make sure to have lots of doggie treats on hand. "It wasn't so funny then, but I guess it's funny now," laughs Rosin.
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The dog is worth more than the ring.
SOLIE IS WORTH SO MUCH MORE THAN THE 20 THOUSAND DOLLAR DIAMOND..... GOOD BOY
WISH MY POOCHES WOULD GIVE UP A COUPLE OF DOODOO DUMPS LIKE THAT FOR ME. LOL
JUST KIDDING
Talk about sweet rewards !!! I'd love to pick that poop up .. hahahahaha
My uncles dog swallowed a $20.00 gold piece that was minted back in the late 1900's. It was said to be worth several thousand dollars as it was in mint condition. Anyway, after dosing the dog for 2 days with castor oil, they discovered that the dog couldn't pass it because it was counterfeit! Ha! Ha! Just a joke!
Hope Sollie is doing fine!
It will all come out in the end!
If an animal swallows a 3 carat diamond then poops out three 1 carat diamonds, it's time to worry. :ike the vet said, let nature take it's course.
i keep my eye on that dogs rear and keep in for awhile good luck guess does not like dogfood
Eh...not sure I believe the story....but it is entertaining.
It'll all come out in the END!
That poop was worth $20,000! Dogs are better than most people, so let the dog keep the diamond to donate to charity such as the Humane Society of the U.S.
i agree with you.
don't believe it , just can't
OMG!! What if that dog had been dog-napped?? (I'm sure they kept a close watch over the dog, but can you imagine?? Oh well. All's well that ends well.
This is directed at GB. What a heartless thing to say!!!! There are so many other ways they can have get the diamond without hurting the poor thing. Besides a life is worth more than any material possession, no matteer how much it costs. I agree completely with the way the vet and dog owner handled things. Oh, and do yourself a favor GB, don't get any animal as a pet. You'd probably kill it if it ate the grass in your backyard.
I GOTA ROOMATE WHO SINGS LIKE A CHICKEN. ANY TAKERS? CHEAP?
My Yorkie once swallowed a diamond earring left on a bedside table. Got it back in about 2 days..I sterilized it and continued to wear it.
GOOD BOY!!!!.