A seriously injured cat was saved by a persistent dog in Florida. Toby, a Schnauzer, led his owner into a wooded area where the cat was discovered.
“When the owners finally followed Toby, they discovered a cat completely infested with maggots. The infestation was so bad that the cat’s face was nearly eaten off, but the feline was still alive.
The cat was brought to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital for treatment.”
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A 15-year-old dog is credited with saving an elderly man’s life after he led his owner to the 94-year-old’s unconscious body.
Police credit a 15-year-old German Shorthaired dog with saving the life of an elderly, unconscious man in Pine City. Brett Grinde said he took Effie out for their usual walk on Monday evening, but within a couple minutes she started pulling on the leash, wanting to go in a different direction.
Effie then took off running, leading Grinde to a neighbor’s house where a 94-year-old man was on face down on the driveway. The dog started licking the man’s face. Grinde called 911, then started CPR.
KARE-TV reported the eldery man, William Lepsch, regained consciousness and is in serious condition at North Memorial Medical Center.