May 10, 2010: Kanellos the Greek protest dog

Undertoad · 05-10-2010, 08:14 PM

News stories have painted him as a mystery: this same stray dog is said to have shown up at almost every protest in Athens over the last few years. And since there have been so many protests recently, he's been really busy.

He has a collar, and a name: Kanellos. The stories say he's a stray, and his collar means he's been treated at some public facility. Maybe inoculated for rabies? They say Greece doesn't have rescue facilities and strays are a real problem.

He doesn't try to wharrgarbl at high-pressure hoses... in fact he's kinda nonchalant about it. He's been here before. A seasoned pro.

A noble pack leader, perhaps.

It's kinda sad though. The dogs should avoid where people are throwing things that are on fire.

Guardian gallery

toranokaze · 05-10-2010, 09:23 PM

The dog had a lot a capital tied up in Greek debt

Gravdigr · 05-11-2010, 01:29 AM

Shoulda put all his money in kibble and dingle balls...

ZenGum · 05-11-2010, 05:28 AM

Obviously a *red* heeler.

ToastyOhs · 05-11-2010, 08:27 AM

Isn't it obvious? He is being paid in Kibble by the liberal media. This is Obama's real dog, not the fluffy one posing for photo ops. I know this is true, Fox News told me so.

Sundae · 05-11-2010, 09:38 AM

Aw bless him. It's dog-heaven for a stray; lots of company, allowed to bark and growl all he likes and probably lots of garbage to nose through afterwards.

Leus · 05-11-2010, 10:48 AM

I read somewhere that the original Kanellos died a while ago.

Back at university there were packs of strays roaming around and they also enjoyed protests. They were treated nicely, well fed and pet by the students. Good times.

Cloud · 05-11-2010, 10:58 AM

he's an angel, sent from heaven to try to diffuse violence. and we could use a few more of those around here . . .

birdclaw · 05-11-2010, 12:14 PM

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They say Greece doesn't have rescue facilities and strays are a real problem

Maybe cinnamon is dog tired of the treatment of strays around there and is trying to spice things up.

spudcon · 05-11-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

he's an angel, sent from heaven to try to diffuse violence. and we could use a few more of those around here . . .

Yes, bar-b-cued on shish-ka-bob sticks.

Nirvana · 05-11-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Obviously a *red* heeler.

You aren't really from Oz are you?

That is a Dingo

this is a red heeler

sandypossum · 05-11-2010, 06:40 PM

Nup, it cannot be a dingo for two reasons: (1) dingo ears are always erect - they cannot flop them down like other dogs. (2) no trace of baby

ZenGum · 05-12-2010, 06:08 AM

Lol, it was a joke about being red, as in commie/lefty. I almost went Red Setter, but I'm not certain that's really a breed.

But I'm pretty sure it's not a dingo: it's a bit too chunky, the ears (see above), and it is in Greece. And the baby thing.

Nirvana · 05-12-2010, 10:24 AM

Being a Dingo was a joke

[bad ear day] My red heeler is not a commie

spudcon · 05-13-2010, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nirvana

Being a Dingo was a joke

[bad ear day] My red heeler is not a commie

How do you know that? Did he tell you he's not a commie? He probably goes to secret K9 Commie meetings.

05-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	May 10, 2010: Kanellos the Greek protest dog News stories have painted him as a mystery: this same stray dog is said to have shown up at almost every protest in Athens over the last few years. And since there have been so many protests recently, he's been really busy. He has a collar, and a name: Kanellos. The stories say he's a stray, and his collar means he's been treated at some public facility. Maybe inoculated for rabies? They say Greece doesn't have rescue facilities and strays are a real problem. He doesn't try to wharrgarbl at high-pressure hoses... in fact he's kinda nonchalant about it. He's been here before. A seasoned pro. A noble pack leader, perhaps. It's kinda sad though. The dogs should avoid where people are throwing things that are on fire. Guardian gallery

05-10-2010, 09:23 PM	#2
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	The dog had a lot a capital tied up in Greek debt __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

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05-11-2010, 05:28 AM	#4
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Obviously a red heeler. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

05-11-2010, 10:58 AM	#8
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	he's an angel, sent from heaven to try to diffuse violence. and we could use a few more of those around here . . . __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-11-2010, 08:27 AM	#5
ToastyOhs Discontinued Breakfast Food Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coastal Maine, USA Posts: 58	Isn't it obvious? He is being paid in Kibble by the liberal media. This is Obama's real dog, not the fluffy one posing for photo ops. I know this is true, Fox News told me so.

05-11-2010, 09:38 AM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Aw bless him. It's dog-heaven for a stray; lots of company, allowed to bark and growl all he likes and probably lots of garbage to nose through afterwards.

05-11-2010, 10:48 AM	#7
Leus Abecedarian Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chile Posts: 179	I read somewhere that the original Kanellos died a while ago. Back at university there were packs of strays roaming around and they also enjoyed protests. They were treated nicely, well fed and pet by the students. Good times.

05-11-2010, 06:40 PM	#12
sandypossum tri-continental dag hag Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 247	Nup, it cannot be a dingo for two reasons: (1) dingo ears are always erect - they cannot flop them down like other dogs. (2) no trace of baby __________________ you're never too old to have a happy childhood

05-12-2010, 06:08 AM	#13
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Lol, it was a joke about being red, as in commie/lefty. I almost went Red Setter, but I'm not certain that's really a breed. But I'm pretty sure it's not a dingo: it's a bit too chunky, the ears (see above), and it is in Greece. And the baby thing. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

05-12-2010, 10:24 AM	#14
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Being a Dingo was a joke [bad ear day] My red heeler is not a commie __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

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