Dog v. owl

From the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa, comes the remarkable story of Sadie, a Pomeranian.

The 10-year-old pooch owned by Michelle McCarten found herself airborne after being snatched by a great horned owl.

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Sadie’s owl-napping saga began when her owner, Michelle McCarten, and friends were watching fireworks a week ago Saturday in the Village of East Davenport. Sadie was spooked by the booming, jumping off McCarten’s porch at 2216 E. 12th St., and fleeing into a nearby woodsy area. McCarten and friends called and searched. No luck.

What they didn’t realize was that a giant owl known to perch in the area had grabbed Sadie.

Sadie became the flying dog. She was soaring over east Davenport, destined to become a late-night snack for the owl. But the owl lost its grip. Sadie plunged to earth.

The dog was flown some 24 to 30 city blocks before it got loose. Sadie, fortunately, had nothing more serious than bruises and a broken tail.

Who knew great horned owls liked dogs.