Rescue dogs are the most faithful animals on the planet. Most of them will put their lives in danger to save their loved ones.
Milly, a Pit Bull, is one good example. When a deadly snake attacked her 5-month-old Pit Bull brother, Milly got in the way and saved him without hesitation.
Milly and Tonka were in their backyard in Australia when they came across an Eastern brown snake. Fortunately, their mother, Madeline Mills, a paramedic, was at home at the time. She rushed outdoors to check what was happening and became worried when she saw her two rescue dogs in danger.
Milly was showing signs of poison only five minutes after being bitten by the snake. Mills was unsure of what had happened, so she hurried both dogs to the emergency vet.
Milly suffered multiple snake bites, while Tonka had no injuries, according to the vets. Tonka could go home the next day, but Milly had to stay at the vet for four days. During her stay, the vets administered antivenom in the hopes of saving her life.
Milly’s bravery put her in critical condition, but she doesn’t seem to have any regrets, judging by her friendly canine face. She’d do it all over again if it meant Tonka was safe.
Milly is doing better now that she is home, but she still needs to rest. So she won’t be able to play with Tonka again until she feels better. While her younger brother is upset, the entire family is relieved that Milly’s recovery appears to be on track.
Mills advises Australians to be more vigilant of snakes in their yards. Eastern brown snakes are common in people’s yards in Australia and are the kind responsible for the most significant number of human deaths in the country. When threatened, they will usually retreat, but they will stand up in an S-shaped position and strike in some situations.
As a result, it’s a good idea to supervise your dogs at all times when they are outside. Mills recommends that homeowners maintain their lawns short of making it easier to identify snakes.
All photos courtesy of City Watch – Keeping Ipswich Safe! via Facebook
