Dogs are common sights in the cabs of pickup trucks. Sometimes you'll see one riding back in the bed. But underhood? Not so common, but that's exactly what Walter Witthoef found in the engine bay of his F-150. There, head poking up behind the motor, was a growling but otherwise healthy pit bull. Somehow, the dog wound up stuck inside the engine compartment, where it whiled away the time by using the fuel lines, distributor wires, some hoses, and pretty much everything else within reach as chew toys. After her discovery, Animal Services arrived on scene and freed the pooch, who was reunited with her people the next day. Hopefully they'll be willing to pick up the $1,000 tab for the additional damage she allegedly caused to Mr. Witthoef's ride. Bad dog! No biscuits! Thanks for the tip, Ben.[Sources: KPIX TV, PickupTrucks.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 3)
J @ May 9th 2008 7:31PM
That's what happens when you use engine heat to cook food.
james F @ May 10th 2008 2:41AM
You should hear the growl of my V8.
Unknown @ May 10th 2008 2:54AM
Pit bull owners trip me out. Look at the very end of the video were the owners turn around and smack the dog in the back seat.
mland83827 @ May 11th 2008 8:48AM
I can't help but question the mental stability of pit owners.
Chase @ May 10th 2008 3:30AM
at least the dog didn't drop a hot loosey deucey on their freshly cleaned carpet like my dog did tonight.
and by loosey, i mean liquidy
doglover @ May 11th 2008 8:08AM
put it to sleep...
mland83827 @ May 11th 2008 8:53AM
I can't help but question the mental stability of pit owners.
chino @ May 11th 2008 12:06PM
It's not very nice to make comments about people you don't know. I know people who rescue pit bulls that are abandon. They are doctors, lawyers, accountants, and police officers to name a few. I don't know you and I will not question your mental stability.
Marlene @ May 11th 2008 8:56AM
Cats do this all the time unfortunately, It's because it's warm in the car. I've never heard of a dog getting in. I still don't see how she managed to fit herself in there.
BILL G @ May 11th 2008 8:57AM
I believe Turbo would be a good name for this dog.
Tom @ May 11th 2008 9:14AM
People that say, "dogs is stupid" is stupid. Giggle.
Stevie @ May 11th 2008 12:02PM
"People that say, "dogs is stupid" is stupid. Giggle."
You mean "People that say 'dogs is stupid' ARE stupid, not "IS" stupid.
Thomas Fowler @ May 11th 2008 3:54PM
It was intentional, bozo.
Steve @ May 11th 2008 10:30AM
It looks like an improperly installed security system. He probably has an exhaust manifold in the front seat.
David @ May 11th 2008 11:18AM
Every spring I need to remove the air cleaner from my truck and clear out the nesting chimpmunks. I know they must be in there when I am driving but it doesn't seem to bother them
Den @ May 11th 2008 11:41AM
Stupid headline !!! Dog was not IN the engine !!!
Mary @ May 11th 2008 12:33PM
When I first saw this on the news, I thought, "Bet the dog was chasing a cat." Everytime I go to my car I beep the security system - to chase out the cats that sleep on top of the engine.
And - to say the dog used the wiring, etc, as chew toys shows that you underestimate the intelligence of animals. The dog was most likely trying to chew his way out. STUPID HUMAN!
RICH SANTANA @ May 11th 2008 12:34PM
I AM GLAD SO HAPPY THE PIT BULL PRECIOUS LIVING DOG IS FINE LIKE THE REST OF US!!!!! MEMBER OF THE "ACPCA"!!
Frank @ May 11th 2008 12:34PM
A story I do not believe. A made-up story!
RICH SANTANA @ May 11th 2008 12:40PM
Den @ May 11th 2008 11:41AM
I KINDA SUSPICIOUS TOO I HOPE TY INVESTIGATE THE CASE