Canines really are man's best friend. They have not only kept us company for ages, they have put their lives on the line for us. There are countless accounts of dogs saving people. Not only from other humans, and other disasters, but even medical emergencies. Their service is endless. These are dogs not only with service training, but everyday household pets. Most pet owners could never believe their beloved Fido's actions when it came down to the line. Maybe today's canines should have more respect in this society that seems to care so little about them.
Both service dogs, and your average household pets have saved their owners from intruders time and time again. In Edmonton a police dog "Indy" saved a forty three year old woman from an attacker, when the man had barricaded doors not allowing police officials to enter. In Cannonsburg, Pa an infant wondered out of his home into freezing temperatures, wearing only a tee-shirt. No one noticed the tiny Vincent, except the neighbors family dog R.C. This brave husky mix moved the baby into his house of straw and curled up on the young child saving him from not only hypothermia but also a near by thirty foot drop off. The new friends where found the next morning by the dogs guardian.
Dogs have proven their great value against mother nature as well. In the Philippines a brave four year old Pitt Bull, chief, jumped in between eighty seven year old Liberata la Victoria, as well as her granddaughter when a cobra found its way into their home and threatened to attack. The dog suffered a severe bite to the neck before killing the beast. He spent his last thirty minutes with his family, wagging his tail until he died, knowing his family was safe. In Calvert, MD Debbie Parkhurst found herself alone, and choking on an apple. She could no longer breathe and after attempting the heimlick on herself wasn't sure what the fates had in store for her. That was until Toby the two year golden retriever she had rescued from a dumpster, knocked her to the floor, and by jumping on her chest, dislodged the apple from her throat. The doctors confirmed without Toby Debbie would not be with us today.
Just think, What if these brave souls hadn't been there? Then what? It's just to awful to think about. Look into the eyes of your best friend, give him a hug, and be thankful they are in your life. You never know when you just might need them.
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