THINGS EATEN BY OUR GSD'S
The following is a list of objects chewed, eaten, or destroyed by GSDs, as reported by their owners.
Most Expensive/ Irreplaceable/Sentimental ValueName Sex Owner Item(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Kavik M Craig Floor-length custom draperies 3 headstalls Set show reins (includes some silver decoration) 1 stirrup Book: The Arabian Horse in Fact, Fantasy, and Fiction (out of print) Magic M Anka 300-year old woven bread basket (presented to first-born daughter) Rocket M Kathleen $500 chair $400 coffee table $200 pair workboots Oz M Michelle Entire Barbie family plus one-half Barbie townhouse Maija F Joann My father's bible Dietrich M Joann 6 x 5 ft Alpaca wall- hanging Freya F Katherine New Testament Bailey F Stacy Entire souvenir refrigerator magnet collection Liesl F Chendra Refrigerator magnet Vacation pictures Living-room couch Logan M Regina Braided rug (handmade by Dave's great-grandma) Sister F Cara Corner hand-made cherry cedar chest Corner oriental rug Maggie F John Handle of treadmill walker PLUS electronics 1 new rocking chair 1 new coffee table 1 new couch 1 new dresser 2 throw rugs Julie F Rich Brand new stair BruBru M carpeting Several Longaberger baskets Ace M Cindy Brand new stair carpeting BJ M Dori 2 hand-carved cowboy boots Tess F Jeza Commemerative edition Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations" Damon M Jeza Hand-made ceramic Nativity set (valued at $500) Maggie F John 1 subwoofer (handmade) Mariah F Elaine B. Flowers from wedding cake (n.b. most showed up intact in yard next day) Expensive Name Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Magic M Anka Mattress and sleeping bag (while traveling in camper) $120 Levelors Harley M Paula Love seat (dragged it from living room to kitchen; removed fabric and stuffing from 1 arm) Ginger F David Face-plate from Summit ME-250 tape drive (while on the drive) Gretta F Leeann 1 Nordic Track Kavik M Craig $120 pair shoes Logan M Regina Mets baseball cap (NOT the cheap kind) Oskar & M Joann 12 laser disks Phanta F BJ M Dori 4-$50 cable remotes Maggie F John 6 compact discs 1 CATV cable 1 suitcase Ace M Cindy $80 Longaberger magazine rack Sasha F Kristen 1 oversized chair (still functional) Vertical blinds (still operable but with fang marks) Duvet cover (destroyed) Roscoe M Leeann Contact lenses and case Poco/ Jose M Leslie 1 blue leather glove (from Florence) Damon M Jeza Backyard sprinkler system Ryka F Susan Custom-made moulding in dining room Julie, Bru, Gretchen F,M,F Alison Cordless phone Moderately Expensive Name Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kavik M Craig $50 brand-new black leather belt (left buckle uneaten) Approx. 3 TV remotes per year Wooden gearshift knob from 1978 Audi Rena F Daddy's belt Rocket M Kathleen Leather purse 3 leather wallets (with credit cards) Sasha F Kristen Eyeglass frames and 1 lens (destroyed) TV remote control (operable but with fang marks) Car alarm remote (destroyed) Numerous pairs shoes (destroyed) Computer mouse cord (destroyed) Every pillowcase in house (destroyed) Nikko, Stasha, Zara M,F,F Mary Electric blanket controls Hasso M Anka 1 alligator boot 1 silk sweater Ruski M Jaume Main telephone line ($100 worth) Allie F Julie 2 pairs Teva sandals 1-$80 futon couch arm Mariah F Elaine B. Runners from rocking chair Sioleiligh M Jeza New running shoes Phanta F Joann HP calculator Bailey F Stacy Her mother's purse 1 man's dress shoe 1-$48 TV remote 2 silk blouses 1 black skirt 1 pair pants 4 blankets/comforters Roscoe M Leeann Prescription glasses Xenna F Joann 8 (to date) coffee-table hardcovers (assorted subject matter) Lara F Regina Section of space blanket Layla F NYKathleen Remote control Clint M Marilyn Toys: Snoopy Talking Bear Rio M Vicky 1 VCR Remote (belonging to roommate) 1 HP-15C calculator 1 Radio Shack remote Most InventiveName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sasha F Craig Toilet seat (my personal favorite) Magic M Anka All Stephen King books in house Oz M Michelle Crotches from most pairs of jeans in house Allie F Julie Catnip patch Chloe/ F Elaine Husband's slide rule and Poco M case BruBru M Kaylie F Janice Checkbook register Anonymous Anonymous Package contraceptive devices Shocking Name Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hasso M Anka Gillette razor 15 baby chicks (belonging to neighbor) Vandal F Julia Top part of Kong toy (had to be surgically removed) Oskar M Joann Top part of Kong toy (had to be surgically removed) Rocket M Kathleen Income tax return Zeke M Faith 1 8-1/2" x 11" American flag (came out other end almost intact!) Clint M Marilyn 1 size 7 dark pink sock (came out other end intact!) Xenna F Joann 1 men's handkerchief (came out other end intact!) Sister F Cara 1 chipmunk Stella F Judi Kitchen knife handle Kyra F Dori Light bulb Maggie F John 1 plugged-in extension cord Coffee maker (sans pot) The cat Damon M Jeza River rocks Ryka F Susan 1 frog Saint M Harrison Barbeque matches Surprising/CreativeName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rocket M Kathleen Book: The Art of Raising a Puppy Bailey F Jenny Book: Canine Good Citizen Magazine: Playboy 1 cat-a-day calendar Nikko, Stasha, Zara M,F,F Mary Christmas decorations: Sled, 2 paper maché mice Head off stuffed moose Engine and tunnels from train set Santa hat on stuffed animal Maggie F John 2 copies yellow pages (A-K 1993 and 1994) Maggie F Eric Book: The Complete Book of Dogs Lara F Regina Several bars Tone soap Sasha F Kristen Assorted perfume atomizers (operable but with fang marks) Kavik M Craig Book: Expert Obedience Training Xenna F Joann Book: Poodle Springs Bailey F Stacy Husband's clarinet Dietrich M Joann Bank statement and cancelled checks Sasha F Craig So-called unbreakable bowl (now in pieces) Stella F Judi Feather duster Welly F Paul 1 calculus book 1 roll 35mm film 1 3.5 inch disk Julie, Bru, Gretchen F,M,F Alison Cactus plant Most DestructiveName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oz M Michelle 2x4 shelf-supports in her dad's garage Dylan M Paul His doghouse Faema F Craig 1 backseat cushion and 2 armrests from 1980 (4- dr) Honda Accord Top portion retaining wall Maggie F John 2 window sills 2 baseboards 1 section wall-to-wall carpet Xenna F Joann Entire linoleum in downstairs bathroom Partial linoleum in downstairs hall 12-inch diameter hole in wall Molding from downstairs bathroom door Zorba M Katherine Front wall Berra F Dori Kitchen linoleum Pasha M Anka Carved claw feet on dining room table Clint M Marilyn Princess telephone (he removed it from wall) Saint M Harrison Patio wicker furniture Dami M Dori 1 sofa 2 recliners 1 bookcase #500 crate Ace M Cindy 2 sections of crate Laundry pulled through crate Upholstery in Nissan 240SX Screen door Moderately DestructiveName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lissie F Craig Plank off fence Sasha F Craig Sofa cushion from study Faema F Craig 3 crate mats Sasha F Kristen Several small white dogs (animate kind; left in operable condition) Hauntz M Mary Stuffing from chair Ace M Cindy Mini-blinds Dietrich M Joann 1 20-ft pine tree Assorted wrapped gifts Damon M Jeza Mimosa tree (debarked) Ginger F David Toothpaste (eaten under bedcovers) Sioleiligh M Jeza Pussy willow (debarked) Pussy willow (uprooted) Mimosa tree (took off branch; n.b., not the same tree Damon debarked) Corners of deck Jake M Anka Several sq. feet linoleum 9 packs cigarettes 2 tubes toothpaste 1 small box Surf detergent Mariah F Elaine B. 3 wooden Christmas ornaments Grapevine wreath + decorations Pair sunglasses (badly mangled) Xenna F Joann Pillow from my side of bed Pillow from SO's side of bed Fringe of small Persian rug Nikko, Stasha, Zara M,F,F Mary Fringes from all rugs in house Stella F Judi Holes in 2 bedspreads Clint M Marilyn Old telephone Jose M Leslie Bag of newspapers for recycling Rio M Vicky 1 glow-in-the-dark Ghostbusters frisbee Welly F Paul Toys: 2 Barneys 5-6 paperbacks Half of her dog basket Brittany F Todd 1 tube hair-setting gel Maggie F Eric 1 small African Violet Bailey F Jenny 1 bottle shampoo (belonging to houseguests) 1 hairbrush Ryka F Susan Vacuum cleaner cord Dryer hose Julie F Alison Sweater (in process of being knitted) Food/ConsumablesName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lissie F Craig 2-lb bag double-stuffed Oreos 1 2-lb porterhouse steak (with bones) 3-lb frozen chicken 5-lb tub Imperial margarine 1 can EX cheez + box Ritz crackers (same session) Rena F Craig 1 box Cheez-Its l-lb Kraft caramels Jar hot sauce Kavik M Craig 1/2 dozen doughnuts Steffie F Craig 1 Burrito Supreme 2 cups coffee Ryka F Susan 1 dozen blueberry muffins Lemon bread Butter Zena F Cindy Butter Bailey F Stacy 1-lb Hershey's chocolate miniature bars (with wrappers) Chinese take-out (Mo Shu chicken) Almost entire pan of chocolate brownies Dietrich M Joann 4 lamb chops Wild blueberries (eaten from bushes) Pasha M Anka Turkey Magic M Anka Dish margarine Plate of fudge Phanta F Joann Bagels and cream cheese Plate of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches Nikko, Stasha, Zara M,F,F Mary Jars of peanut butter Xenna F Joann Dish of mixed peanuts: candied and lightly salted Unopened can Diet Coke Bag Oreo cookies Fina F Nancy Whole chicken (stolen whilst cooking on stove) Stella F Judi Unopened can Diet Coke Bananas Nixie F Judi Apples (from trees) Brandy F Chris 4 cans creamed corn Lara F Regina Bag dried pineapple slices 3/4 loaf white bread 1-lb dry split peas l/2 lb foil-wrapped chocolate eggs (including foil) 1 chocolate Easter bunny Any cough drops or hard candy within reach 3 cookie Christmas ornaments Most food left within reach Sasha F Kristen 8 4-month old eggs from garbage (consumed, shells and all) John M Rhonna Can macademia nuts Rio M Vicky Half bag jet-puffed marshmallows (plus most of bag) 1/4 cup pecans (plus most of zip-loc bag) Several Toll House cookies (plus most tinfoil wrappers) Damon M Jeza 3-lb Thanksgiving turkey breast + styrofoam tray + plastic wrap 2 avocadoes (with skin) but excluding pits Bowl of roasted peanuts (possibly with shards of broken Pyrex dish) Many bunches of grapes (all varieties) Bunch of bananas (with skin, but without stem) Apples, peaches, nectarines (he picks from trees) Kyra F Dori 12 capsules Super Green Blue Algae 6000 mg Vitamin CBar M Jackie Pears, peaches, apples and appricots, picked from trees by himself. Minor or not really surprisingName Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bailey F Stacy Assorted pairs socks and underwear 1 Bra 6 Frisbees Sasha F Kristen Several headbands (destroyed) Tupperware (destroyed) Watchband (destroyed) Wicker laundry basket (destroyed) CD case and liner notes (operable but with fang marks) Any tubes of toothpaste, lotion, etc. left within reach (destroyed) Savannah F Trish Gummabone frisbee (was wrapped Christmas gift) Nikko, Stasha, Zara M,F,F Mary Plastic baggies Sister F Cara Plastic curler Jake M Anka Flashlight Maggie F Eric Christmas tree ornament: small white seal Christmas tree light bulb (glass) 1 plastic item (unidentifiable) Fina F Nancy Pair earmuffs Ryka F Susan Pair earmuffs Beer/soda cans Zena F Cindy Artificial flowers Ace M Video tapes Mariah F Elaine B. Wrapping paper Wood chips from planter Xenna F Joann Several flashlights Several harnesses 3 lawn sprinklers 6 water dishes 2 votive candles Several handkerchiefs Phanta F Joann Telephone cord Steffie F Craig 2 food dishes Plastic cup Rio M Vicky Lid of BIG DOG sports glass Ballpoint pen Jake M Anka Drawstrings for all jackets Layla F NYKathleen Plastic funnel And just about everyone Many slippers, shoes, garden hoses, leashes, books, underwear Edith Ann F Jeannie 18 Jr Brillo pads (bubbled out the other end 3 at a time) Anna F Jackie 2 ½ remotes. 1/2 is chewed but works Most Disgusting (edited by Joann: items not identified for reasons of good taste!) Name Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Allie F Julie Allie F Jennifer And a brand new category entitled: Strongest Jaws Award Name Sex Owner Item(s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sasha F Craig Stainless steel food dish Sioleiligh M Jeza 2 chain-link panels -------------------------------------------------------------------------