Grateful Husky Loses Life Battling Massive Cobra to Protect Family That Rescued Him from the Streets
The brave Siberian Husky, Dai Bao, made the ultimate sacrifice for his family, showcasing the limits of loyalty and affection that an animal can extend to those it holds dear. Dai Bao was a magnificent creature whose glossy coat and engaging eyes were a stark contrast to his earlier days as a forlorn and forsaken street puppy.
A life of neglect had left him riddled with diseases, malnourished, and balding—conditions that are usually addressed early in the lives of domestic puppies but often overlooked in stray animals. In early July, Ye Yufang Yap came across a Facebook post from an NGO based in Taiping dedicated to the rescue of stray animals, showing the pitiful state of Dai Bao on the streets of Houlung, Malaysia.
The heart-wrenching images of the starving, neglected, dirty, and sick dog tugged at his heartstrings, prompting him to feed the frail creature. Upon seeing Dai Bao in person, the extent of his malnutrition, mistreatment, and illness was distressing, to say the least.
Weighing in at a mere 14 kilograms, visibly emaciated from long periods of starvation, and suffering from a severe skin disease, Yap's family made the compassionate decision to adopt Dai Bao permanently. In a matter of months, the once fragile and sickly dog transformed into a strong, healthy, and affectionate furball of energy.
Dai Bao's gratitude for his new family was evident in his daily displays of affection, but little did they know the depth of his loyalty and the extent of his courage. One Saturday morning, with only the grandmother and the youngest member of the family at home, a frightening encounter ensued in their garden.
This was Dai Bao when rescued from the street
He was underweight and sick
Yap's family made the compassionate decision to adopt Dai Bao permanently. In a matter of months, the once fragile and sickly dog transformed into a strong, healthy, and affectionate furball of energy.
He was loved by his family, and they had no idea how much he loved them
The dog made the ultimate sacrifice to protect its family - it fought off the cobra that was trying to enter their home
Dai Bao was found locked in a fearsome confrontation with a two-meter-long cobra. Despite being bitten and tumbling to the ground, Dai Bao bravely defended his family. Although the parents quickly rushed him to the vet upon their arrival home, it was too late.
Dai Bao had been discovered in the midst of this deadly encounter at the entrance of the house, a spot that could have potentially allowed the dangerous snake to enter the home and harm the child or grandmother. This act of heroism was his final tribute to the family who had saved him from the streets—a tragic yet heroic gesture of gratitude.
Unfortunately, the cobra managed to bite the dog, and he lost his life protecting the family
As Ye Yufang reflected on Dai Bao's valiant sacrifice, they decided to lay him to rest near their home, under a large tree that had been one of his favorite spots. The heroic dog had truly given his life in service of the family who had given him a second chance at life.
We love our dogs but have no idea how much they love us. This family knows.
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