Dogs are the most devoted of companions. They have remarkable sense and will always help their owners, even if it means putting themselves in danger.
Such as the brave dog who fought off a mountain lion and saved her owner's life.
Erin Wilson of Trinity County, California, is the proud owner of Eva, a 2-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois. They had just finished a pleasant walk down the river when the peaceful day quickly changed into a life-threatening encounter.
A mountain lion roared at Erin and clawed at her clothing, according to the Sacramento Bee. Erin called Eva for help when there was no one else nearby, and the devoted dog went to her aid.
Eva bravely confronted the mountain lion, "striking that cat extremely hard" and diverted the enormous cat's attention away from Erin, according to Erin. In contrast, the mountain lion outmatched the dog and "latched on to her head," causing significant discomfort.
Erin quickly returned the favour, fighting the colossal cat with wood and rocks and enlisting the help of a passing motorist, who disarmed the wild beast by spraying it with pepper spray.
Eva was taken to the hospital, and against appearances, the courageous dog survived. Erin set up a GoFundMe page to help with Eva's medical bills, and she claims her hero is on the mend, with vets being "optimistic."
"She's still not out of the woods; she's extremely sedated until we're sure the pressure in her skull has been decreased," she said in a statement. "She has two skull fractures, a sinus cavity puncture, and considerable edoema around her left eye, causing her eyesight to be impaired."
Despite being gravely hurt, Eva saved her owner's life.
"I believe it's reasonable to say the dog definitely saved her life," said Capt. Patrick Foy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"My dog is my hero, and I owe her my life," Erin said on the GoFundMe page.
Eva, you are a true heroine! Thank you for standing up to this mountain lion and saving your owner's life! It reminds us how protective and devoted dogs can be.
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