Thought I'd share an amazing article that reaffirms just how wonderful and loyal dogs really are. I feel trully blessed to be living with one of these wonderful beings!
Dog that battled gator to save woman is cited
April 4, 2002
REUTERS
MIAMI -- A Florida dog that fought an alligator to protect an elderly woman was honored for his loyalty Wednesday with a Dog Hero of the Year award.
Two-year-old Blue, an Australian blue heeler, saved Ruth Gay from the gator and survived numerous injuries, said the organizers of the annual Heinz Pet Products award, which was announced in Pittsburgh.
Gay, 85, was taking the dog for an evening walk along a canal behind her house in July when she slipped on wet grass and fell, breaking her nose and dislocating a shoulder. Blue lay at her side while she called for help.
Suddenly the dog growled and ran off into the darkness -- sensing an alligator that had climbed out of the canal about 50 feet away, apparently attracted by Gay's calls.
Blue fended off the reptile despite suffering numerous puncture wounds to his stomach. When Gay's daughter and son-in-law arrived home about an hour later, Blue led them to her.
Blue beat out about 100 contestants whose acts of bravery during last year were submitted.
Dog that battled gator to save woman is cited
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Sometimes they will repeat them, especially over the summer. Blue you are a true, blue HERO!!!!
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