Blind Courage
A golden retriever threw himself in front of a mini school bus in an effort to protect his blind owner. He refused to leave her and stayed by her side as emergency personnel tended to their injuries. The dog and his owner are recovering.
The dog, Figo, allowed his leg to be bandaged without barking or yelping but he kept pulling towards his owner.
Figo was not allowed in the ambulance; he was taken to the veterinarian in a fire vehicle where he underwent surgery and was given a leg splint. The dog’s owner, Audrey Stone(62) suffered a head wound and a fractured ankle, elbow and ribs.
The driver said he didn't see the pair crossing the road. He is being prosecuted for failing to yield to a pedestrian and was suspended from duty pending an investigation. The two children on the bus weren't injured.
This happened in Brewster, N.Y. If ever a dog deserved a medal, Figo must be one of the main contenders.
Dogs are often referred to as man's best friend but I sometimes wonder if they always think the same about us.
Have a great day out there.
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I hope Figo and human companion both make a full recovery..
Have a great day Pal.
Both dog and human are expected to recover.
Audrey Stone is still in hospital and Figo will stay at the Vet until such time that his owner can look after him again. They are both in good hands.
It should. I hope the give the dog a medal, not that he will understand it. He'll probably think it is just another license or name tag.
I have had sheep dogs( collies )for many years, and have to say there are no better friends or companions to have.
I'm sure he will appreciate a juice steak more that a medal.
Yep, but when I see the way some dogs are treated then I wonder how it sits with them. The expression of "a dog's life" came from somewhere.