Dogs are Heroes
by: Rex Ryan
Heroism and courage are probably the most profound traits that
endear dogs so deeply into the hearts and minds of mankind. Every
day, humans all over the world are rescued by heroic dogs, often
at great risk to the dog’s life. No other animal demonstrates
this type of courage and devotion. The eagerness some dogs show
to selflessly put their master’s safety above their own
is a unique inter-species relationship found only between man
and dog. Considering the countless daily examples of dogs saving
their master’s lives, it’s no wonder that mankind
feels so grateful for this unique relationship.
Nobody knows how many lives were saved by dogs in the massive
Tsunami of December 2004. But 7-year old Dinakaran of Chinnalapet,
India knows that he would not be here today were it not for the
heroism of his dog, Selvakumar. Recognizing that Dinakaran was
unable to escape the waves, his small yellow dog grabbed him by
the collar of his shirt and dragged him to safety. Dinakaran’s
mother thought her son was lost until she found him rescued by
the family pet.
In early December, 16-year old Robert Bainbridge lay unconscious
in the chilly England air after being beaten by a gang of thugs.
His loyal dog Tyson found him, and cuddled up next to him –
refusing to leave his side. A search party including a helicopter
looked for the missing teenager. Robert was eventually found by
his Dad, after his dog Tyson heard the father’s voice calling
from a car, and led him to the unconscious boy. Tyson cuddled
by the unconscious boy’s side for five hours, keeping him
warm. Abandoned as a puppy, Tyson is now a hero to the Bainbridge
family. According to the doctors, Robert would not have survived
if he had been left on his own, and without Tyson’s body
heat.
On New Year’s Eve, 2004 Kathy White of Jackson County Missouri
awoke in a smoke filled room, unable to see, and unsure how to
escape. Her 6-month old Neapolitan mastiff – Ahbah –
led her from the house to safety.
One day before, in Cumberland. Md., David DeWitt was sleeping
when a fire broke out in his house. Rocky, DeWitt’s 110-pound
Rottweiler jumped on him until he woke up. DeWitt credits his
dog with saving his life.
All over the world, dogs are saving people on a daily basis. There
is nothing new about stories of dogs saving human’s lives.
Indeed, the event is so common that it generally goes unnoticed.
The events above all made the press within the last month –
and no doubt most similar stories go unreported. But these stories
bring joy to dog lovers all over the world. It reinforces the
unique nature of the relationship between man and dogs. Nowhere
else in the entire animal world is such a clear case of genuine
affection and concern demonstrated between members of different
species. While people often overlook this unique bond shared between
man and dog, dog lovers understand it instinctively.
About The Author
Rex Ryan is a dog lover and webmaster. His site can be found at:
http://www.cool-dog-stories.com.
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