Hero dog risks life to save kittens from fire
A dog was hailed as a hero today after it risked its life to save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire, rescuers said.
In a case which gives the lie to the saying about 'fighting like cats and dogs', the terrier cross named Leo had to be revived with oxygen and heart massage after his ordeal. Fire broke out overnight at the house in Australia's southern city of Melbourne, where he was guarding the kittens.
Fire fighters who revived Leo said he refused to leave the building and was found by them alongside the litter of kittens, despite thick smoke.
"Leo wouldn't leave the kittens and it nearly cost him his life," fire service Commander Ken Brown told reporters.
The four kittens also survived the fire and on Sunday Leo, who fire fighters nicknamed 'Smoky', was again back at the house.
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Tanja Cilia
Oct 27th 2008, 10:35
I saw the tailpiece (!) of this story on (foreign) television - Leo visibly relaxed when he was shown the kittens. Even when he was being administered oxygen from a mask, his eyes kept roving about, hoping for a glimpse of the moggies.
deb bugeja
Oct 27th 2008, 07:54
The dogs are such loyal. I just keep asking myself how could a human being abuse animals when they are such loving, and loyal.
Ronnie Gauci
Oct 26th 2008, 23:59
Next time when you call somebody an "annimal" think twice, you might be doing him a favour.
Michael Andrews
Oct 26th 2008, 20:12
g.c.Forte.......... It would probably be what you would do but i certainly would not run like hell if it was my brother.
Jeff Rogers
Oct 26th 2008, 19:28
This reminds me of Lassie on the box, i bet these animals can teach us humans a thing or two., well done to the dog he should be rewarded for bravery by his owners, it wouldn't be a bad idea to also help the local dogs you never know when you might need such help!
g.c..Forte
Oct 26th 2008, 13:42
You see........you can always trust an animal.I am sure that if it was a human being even if it was his brother,he will run like hell,and leave him there. three cheers for this dog
Franco Farrugia
Oct 26th 2008, 11:19
Thumbs up to you, always first with regard to positive stories about animals! Well done! Keep it up!