Chirac attack: Mauled by his own Maltese
Former French president Jacques Chirac was rushed to the hospital this weekend after being bitten by his own dog — a “clinically depressed” Maltese.
The 76-year-old statesman was bitten by his dog Sumo, who has been being treated with anti-depressants.
Chirac who ruled France for 12 years until 2007, was taken to a hospital in Paris where he was treated as an outpatient and sent home.
“The dog went for him for no apparent reason,” Chirac’s wife, Bernadette, said. “My husband was bitten quite badly, but he is certain to make a full recovery over the coming weeks.’”
The pet, named after the Japanese form of wrestling, was a gift to the Chiracs from their grandson Martin, according to London’s Daily Mail.
Posted by jwoestendiek January 24th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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