Man 'is happy' dog ate his toe

A MICHIGAN man has said he's grateful his dog ate most of his toe while he was passed out drunk.

The Grand Rapids Press reported that 48-year-old musician Jerry Douthett had previously known something was wrong with his foot. He resisted seeking medical attention until he gave in to his nurse wife's pressure one day last month.

Before going for an appointment, Mr Douthett said he went out drinking, then came home and passed out. When he awoke, the terrier was beside him in bed and his toe was missing.