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Three-Legged Dog Diagnosed With Cancer Braves The Cold River Water To Save A Baby Otter

by May

Even the icy cold water of the St. Croix River in Minnesota didn't stop an amputated dog, who's also suffering from cancer, from rescuing a baby otter in danger. It all happened on Easter Sunday.

The owner of the dog, Cleo Young, and her family spent the holiday strolling near the river. Suddenly, the six-year-old golden doodle called Gus jumped into the water after spotting something.

According to Ella, Young's grandchild, it was obvious that the canine was going after something. But they didn't have a clue of what it is.

The dog finally returned to the shore with a creature in his mouth. Turns out, the heroic dog brought a small baby otter.

Ella said that Gus is a gentle dog. She thinks that the brave canine knew that the little one needed to be rescued, so he brought the otter to them immediately.

Gus let go of the otter pup before Ella and Lucy, her sister. Then they washed the young creature in a sink.

The family brought the baby otter immediately to their nearest rehabilitation center, which is in Roseville. They were distressed during the trip as they didn't know whether or not they could make it.

The rehabilitation center was closing at six.

The baby otter's life was hanging by a thread.

All thanks to Gus and the family that brought it to the center, the otter pup survived. According to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota (WRC), the little one couldn't have survived if it weren't for Gus' brave deed.

They posted on Facebook, saying that the otter was too young to be alone in the water. At that age, it still needs to be in its mother's den.

The baby otter's life was hanging by a thread.Fox 9

The wildlife center was so impressed with the golden doodle's bravery.

Everyone give a shout-out to Gus, the wonderful goldendoodle who, while swimming in the St. Croix River, came across this tiny young River Otter and rescued it.The wildlife center was so impressed with the golden doodle's bravery.Fox 9

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According to Gus' owner, he can still run the way he used to when he still had four legs. With this incident, the family also discovered that he can still swim just fine.

According to the WRC, the condition of the otter pup was concerning in the first 36 hours.

They couldn't determine if the little one aspirated water, which could lead to pneumonia. Eventually, the condition of the baby otter improved, and we have Gus and his wonderful family to thank for that.

The otter pup needed further care. That's why it was moved to another rehabilitation center.

It's always heartwarming to see animals looking out for others that don't belong to their kind. Gus has clearly shown empathy when he saw that the baby otter's life was in danger.

If you have friends who love to read about wonderful and heroic animals, share this post with them. We hope that the otter will fully regain its strength and get back to the wild where it belongs.

We also wish for the best for Gus. May he have a long and happy life together with the family who loves him dearly.

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