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Dog Saves Family from Vicious Vacuum

LOS GATOS—A very brave and fast-acting South Bay Pomeranian put an end to an upright vacuum bent on destruction this past Saturday. Teddy, 4, of La Serra Terrace, made a split-second decision that spared his family
certain harm.

This was not the first time Teddy feared for his family due to the angry appliance. “I tried everything to warn them. Growling, barking, bouncing on all fours.” The visibly shaking and piddling Teddy reported that he even lost his cookies once, but no one seemed to heed his alarm. On Saturday, that would all change.

The vacuum came roaring to life around 9:12 a.m., and right away Teddy knew something wasn’t right. The uptight upright usually made an ungodly noise, but this time Teddy knew something was different. “It sounded possessed, screeching and clattering like some kind of bloodthirsty demon.” Without hesitation, Teddy lunged at the vacuum and latched on to the bag. Authorities estimate the Pomeranian struggled with the unruly upright for a solid minute and a half. The danger subsided once Teddy yanked and shredded the bag and intake manifold from the beast. “Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own paws, I guess,” the modest dog reflected.

Due to the extent of the damage and advanced age of the appliance, Teddy’s owners have declared the unit beyond repair. Teddy is relieved. “We can all sleep better tonight knowing that thing will never agitate the carpets of our community again,” said Teddy.