This Pit Bull Saved His Human Brother's Life When He Noticed Something Was Very Wrong
Charlie had already survived one hard life before he ever met Candia Merchant's family, and now he has become the kind of dog who watches over everyone he loves.
After being rescued from an abusive home, the timid Pit Bull settled into a safer, happier routine with Candia, her boyfriend, and their kids. His closest bond is with 14-year-old Donald, which is why one sudden moment in the shed turned into a much bigger scare than anyone expected.
Charlie noticed something was wrong before the humans did, and what happened next showed just how tuned in he really is.
“We didn't see him get stung, but Charlie did,” Candia said. Charlie had been keeping a close eye on his buddy from the lounge room window.
“Charlie started running back and forth across the floor in a panic, barking at the window, shaking, and we could tell there was a reason, as Charlie doesn't bark that much,” Candia said. “Charlie knew Donny was in trouble.”
“Charlie has never acted like that before; he sensed Donald was in trouble and was not stopping until we took notice and went out to see,” Candia explained. When Candia looked out the window to see what Charlie was upset about, she saw Donald lying on the ground.
Charlie was already on alert.
Candia didn't previously know that Donald was allergic, but as soon as she saw him, she recognized the symptoms, as she is also allergic.
Luckily, Candia was able to give Donald some of her medication before taking him to the doctor.
That was a close call for everyone involved.
And if you think Charlie’s warning was intense, check out the husky who battled a massive cobra to protect the family that rescued him.
After the incident, Charlie became extra protective of Donald. “After my son was stung, Charlie refused to leave his side for almost two weeks,” Candia said.
“He would lay on him, sit on him, and follow him everywhere - even to the bathroom.” Candia says she and her family are extremely grateful to Charlie.
“I know if it weren't for Charlie, Donny would be dead,” she said. “Charlie wasn't stopping until he got our attention.”
Good boy, Charlie!
Charlie knew exactly who needed him.
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