Two Dogs Save Toddler From Drowning
Two dogs, a Rottweiler mix and a Staffordshire bull terrier, are being called heroes for saving a two-year-old boy from drowning in a dam.
The two dogs dragged the boy from the water when he wandered onto a neighbor’s yard.
The owner found the toddler lying by the dam covered in mud with the two dogs by his side.
A police officer said, “We are certain the dogs pulled him out of the dam. It is an amazing story.”
The boy is recovering from the incident, and the dogs are doing well after their heroic act.
Source: The Daily Telegraph
December 14th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
What?! A Rottie and a bullie that didn’t mangle a poor kid? Imagine that! Now, will this story get as much media play as the “dog mauls kid” stories get? Hope both dogs get an award, they deserve it.
December 14th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Those were my thoughts, too! Bless their hearts ~ and, yes, they certainly do deserve an award.
December 14th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
My thoughts, too! I hope these dogs get extra treats and lovin’s.
December 14th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
The owner of those dogs must be beaming with prides!
December 14th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Just goes to show how little we humans understand about animal psychology. It’s an amazing story because we humans don’t have a clue, with our superior forebrains.
December 14th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
And this IS NORMAL behavior for dogs of these two breeds. Glad it was reported.
December 15th, 2007 at 1:25 am
Great Story! If it had been Michael Vick, the dogs would have let him drown.
December 15th, 2007 at 11:28 am
In reality, they probably would have rescued Michael Vick too.
December 15th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
I’ve always said that dogs are smarter than a lot of humans I know.
I hope there’s a big party with lots of hugs and treats for these sweet souls.
December 15th, 2007 at 5:04 pm
If it had been Michael Vick, they would probably have still saved his life. This IS Normal behavior for both breeds. They love people. We have breed both breeds to be human friendly, then idiots TEACH them to be agressive.
Way to go boys, you are both wonderful ambassadors of your breeds. I know your parents are proud of you, as is every parent of one of your breed. Even my bullies are beeming with pride over your behavior.
December 15th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Wonderful story of the true nature of these breeds.
Kind Regards,
Robert Davis
December 16th, 2007 at 4:13 am
Like true heroes, I’d bet these two dogs are quite humble about their accomplishment. All in a days work, keeping humans out of trouble, very natural for these breeds.