Puppy survives after accidentally being flushed down toilet

BY Denise Chow

A week-old British puppy is safe and sound after being accidentally flushed down the toilet by his 4-year-old master.

The tiny cocker spaniel was rescued by an employee of a drainage company after being trapped in a sewage pipe for close to four hours, according to two British dailies. Firefighters and the RSPCA had failed at their attempts to free the pup.

Daniel Blair, 4, had been trying to give the muddy dog a bath, after his twin brother Nicky took the young pup for a walk in the garden of their Middlesex home.

The young boy placed the dog in the toilet and pulled the chain to wash it. Their mother, Alison, told Britian’s Daily Mirror that she ran into the bathroom to find the dog missing.

"I assumed it was dead," she told the Daily Mirror. "I went into the garden, managed to lift up the drain cover and was amazed to hear him crying."

Will Craig, 22, an employee at Dyno-Rod, the drainage firm, used specialty camera equipment to locate the puppy’s whereabouts in the pipe, nearly 20 yards away from the house. Craig was then able to nudge the dog towards a manhole, where firefighters were able to lift the puppy to safety.

"At first, I didn’t want to do it because I was scared of hurting the dog," Craig told the Daily Mail. "But the RSPCA said I was his only hope."

Pictures of the puppy in the pipe were posted on Dyno-Rod’s website, and were also broadcast on British television.

The pooch has since been named Dyno, after the company who rescued him.

Source: DAILY NEWS.

‘Jackson’s comeback London gigs won't happen’

By ANI

Michael Jackson’s comeback concerts in London will not take place, according to Jackson family stalwart Arthur Phoenix. 

Phoenix, the family’s former publicist and advisor to Jackson’s brother Tito, expressed his doubts over the King of Pop performing at the O2 Arena stage to begin his 50-run shows next month. 

"I just don't see it happening. I think there were 10 shows planned and then ticket sales were overwhelming and another 40 concerts were added,” Contactmusic quoted Phoenix as saying. 

"But Michael is not mentally, physically or spiritually ready for these shows. There's something missing in his soul. He's like Mike Tyson - it's over! 

"There are family members who feel the same way but they're afraid to speak," he added.

Susan Boyle checks out of rehab

(By The Sun) --- Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle has left the Priory clinic following her “emotional breakdown”, it has emerged. 

The 48-year-old, who was runner-up on last week’s BGT final, has reportedly now gone into hiding with a friend. 

She met with Sony record bosses before she left the clinic in Southgate, North London, reports The Sun. 

Boyle is tipped to earn 8million pounds. 

A source said: “She is absolutely fine and has met with record bosses who told her that her deal is safe and she must take as much time as she needs.”