Story of a Protective Dog Waiting for His Sister to Wake Up After a Car Hit Her Is a Soul-Crushing Display of Loyalty and Love
The heartbreaking scenario unfolded when the Kingsville-Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center received a call reporting a deceased dog. When animal control authorities arrived, they discovered a Catahoula mix guarding his sister's lifeless body.
He refused to leave her side and attempted to protect her. Pet dogs, like humans, are known to form bonds with one another and remain faithful until death.
That is precisely what happened between a dog in Texas and his littermate sister. "This boy wasn't going to let anyone mess with his sister," the department wrote on Facebook.
"Our ACOs had a hard time convincing him that everything was going to be alright and that they were there to help him." It's unclear what happened to the deceased dog, but people believe it was struck by a vehicle. This call was one of the most heart-wrenching for our staff, but we thought we'd share some behind-the-scenes images of the situations they face regularly."
Animal control personnel eventually gained his trust and were able to remove him from the roadside. The department reported that he is currently at the animal shelter in a Facebook update, and he has been given the name Guardian.
According to his caregivers, he is estimated to be between six and twelve months old and weighs 27 pounds. Take a look at Guardian's story:
Guardian, a young Catahoula mix dog, was found along a Texas road with his deceased sister
He tried to protect his sister's body and initially refused help from animal control officers
In an update shared on Facebook, the Animal Control department said that Guardian is currently at the animal shelter.
"He's still a little confused about what happened, but at least he is now in a safe place with fresh, cool water and a belly full of food," the department wrote.
In an update shared on Facebook, the department revealed that Guardian is currently at the animal shelter. Caretakers believe he's between six and twelve months old and weighs 27 pounds.
"He's still a little confused about what happened, but at least he is now in a safe place with fresh, cool water and a belly full of food," the department wrote.
The post quickly went viral, and people fell in love with this brave and devoted young dog. So it is no wonder that adoption applications came pouring in. This good boy deserves to have a loving forever home.
And, finally - a happy ending:
They are known as man's closest friends and are recognized for their unwavering loyalty. However, as this heartbreaking story demonstrates, dogs remain just as loyal to their own, even when they are in danger.
When a protective dog behaves aggressively because he believes his family is in danger, he is displaying natural behavior. Some dog breeds were specifically created to protect their owners and their belongings.
Don't mistake a dog's protectiveness for jealousy or possessiveness. Be careful and kind when approaching dogs in these situations.
Or, better yet, leave it to the professionals.
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