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Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Golden Retriever Bitten By Rattlesnake Protecting Owner While On Hike

(CBSNEWS) – Dogs have done some incredible things for their owners, protecting them from thieves, house fires and much more. But, this golden retriever might be the most heroic pup yet.

Paula Godwin treated her golden retriever Todd to a hike Friday morning in Anthem, Arizona. It was a normal walk until Godwin almost stepped on a rattlesnake lurking on the trail, CBS affiliate KPHO-TV reported. Thankfully, Godwin had a guardian angel in Todd.

He leaped in between his owner and the snake that was about to strike. Todd ended up suffering a serious bite on his snout. Godwin rushed Todd to a local animal hospital where he was treated for the bite.

Godwin recounted the attack on Facebook, writing: “It was a beautiful morning but as we were walking down the hill I literally almost stepped on a mf rattlesnake. But my hero of a puppy Todd saved me. He jumped right in front of my leg were I surely would have got bit. This is what a hero looks like. Please say a little prayer for my sweet hero,” she said.

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just another show of proof,of how our animals are family members that have just as much love for us as we have for them!

Anonymous said...

Amen 11:14, and as a family member, pets shouldn't be locked up in a backyard kennel. Why is that so prominate on Delmarva?

Rebel Without a Clue said...

When I was a little kid I my dachshund was bit by a rattlesnake in sc. Right through the lip. Carried the scar his whole 17 years.

Anonymous said...

I wish good health to your little pup ASAP. What a little trooper he was to know danger at that age and protect you.