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If you are going to fall into a cactus, your worst nightmare
would be falling into a cholla cactus like Cactus Jack did.
Cholla cactuses, which are also called jumping cactuses have some of the meanest, nastiest needles on them you can find. Also cholla cactuses tend to fall apart and if you bump into one when it falls apart and sticks you in forty places it will be a lot worse then if you bumped into a saguaro or prickly pear cactus. I suspect what happened was Cactus Jack walked near a cholla cactus and the cactus fell on him, which is why cholla cactuses are called "jumping cactuses". Home sought for puppy rescued in cactus by Matt Loper - Apr. 25, 2012 12:02 PM The Arizona Republic-12 News Breaking News Team Officials are hoping to find a home for an 8-week-old puppy who was rescued last week after he was stuck in a cactus in Phoenix. The Yorkie and Terrier mix puppy, nicknamed "Cactus Jack," was found near Seventh Avenue and Dobbins Road in south Phoenix after residents heard cries coming from a nearby field, said Bretta Nelson, spokeswoman for the Arizona Humane Society. The residents found Cactus Jack stuck in a cholla, Nelson said. By the time the Humane Society responded, Cactus Jack had been pulled from the cactus and a 5-gallon bucket had been filled with cactus spines removed from the pup. Cactus Jack was taken to a Humane Society hospital where the rest of the needles were pulled from the puppy, Nelson said. Cactus Jack was given an eye exam and medication for possible infections, Nelson said. Examiners found that Cactus Jack suffered only minor injuries and will make a full recovery. Cactus Jack was held for three days as staff waited for someone to claim him, but no one came, Nelson said. Cactus Jack will be offered for adoption at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Arizona Humane Society's Sunnyslope Facility at 9226 N. 13th Ave. in Phoenix, Nelson said. Should multiple people come to adopt Cactus Jack, a drawing will be held, Nelson said. The fee to adopt Cactus Jack is $160, which includes neuter surgery, vaccinations, follow-up veterinary exam, ID tag and a collar. Those wishing to adopt Cactus Jack should bring their dogs and children to the event to introduce them to Cactus Jack and make sure a good relationship could be fostered, Nelson said. For more information, call 602-997-7586. |