Guest mightyquinn Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 A woman that I work with saw this article on line and thought it was important to pass it on. A dog got her tongue stuck in a shredder that had been left on but not running. What a horrifying thing to happen!!! I thought I'd pass this on for future reference - wouldn't want ANYONE to have to go through this. It turned out OK in the long run, but......... See attached link. LINK Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dmboynt Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Beth, that's awful!! Some of the more inexpensive shredders don't have much in the way of saftey features. The one we have won't run if your hand or anything other than paper touches it. Good thing you don't have one. With the way Quinn likes to eat paper, I would be worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 ours is not even plugged in when not in use. And even then there is too much stuff sitting on top of it for the dogs to even reach the chute/shredding teeth. Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You have to register to read the story. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 And a check of Snopes shows that it is true. Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) Our paper shredder has an auto-shutoff feature if anything other than paper tries to go into it, but I keep it unplugged when it's not in use for just that reason. I remember hearing about a kitten who had climbed on top of one, got his long fur caught in it and ended up with a shredded belly when the skin on his tummy followed the fur into the works. Better safe than sorry. ETA: Kitten lived! Edited June 1, 2008 by GreytNut Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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