Amazing -- be sure to look at 'more photos' to see the xray! One very lucky dog and a reminder to be very very very careful around the barbeque...!
http://north-shore-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/patch-swallows-metal-skewer/
http://north-shore-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/patch-swallows-metal-skewer/