Posted on 09/30/2013 10:26:15 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Bradley the 4-pound wiener pooch fights off a 400-pound beast after it goes after two Michigan men in the woods. Sadly, he died from his wounds but he is being hailed as a hero by his owner.
A tiny dachshund has been hailed a hero after he sacrificed his own life to save two Michigan men from a brutal black bear attack.
Bradley the 4-pound wiener dog stood up to the 400-pound beast after it struck in Oscoda County woods on Saturday.
Refusing to let the giant tear up the duo, the puny pup jumped off their golf cart and started scuffling. His preemptive attack scared off the animal, but he was bitten in the fight and sadly died from his wounds an hour later.
Bradley's owner John Force told UpNorthLive that the fearless pooch had gone for a ride on the cart with pals who were visiting for the weekend.
Were it not for his selfless actions, he added, they might not be around to tell the tale today.
"I believe honestly the outcome would've been different if Brad had not been with him," Force said.
They’re bred to fight badgers, yes, stinking badgers,
so why not a bear?
Ping
Loved dogs love their masters.
He’ll get him back one day.
What a beautiful dog!
How sad he had to die. But he did it willingly. What a brave heart.
I love dogs.
I don’t know what I’d do without my dog. I’m sad to watch him age, but at least he’s enjoying life. He’s very easy to please and a great watchdog.
Sad that a dog has more courage and loyalty than most members of Congress
Now, this Dachsie actually deserves the nickname “Carlos Danger”
In Bradley’s dachshund mind, he was the real Rotweiler.
That’s awesome, thanks for posting.
ROFLMAO!!! BINGO!!!!!
Good friend of mine had one. Female. Great dawg. Loved to go ice fishing with us.
Her name was “Sabrette”
Just think of what Bradley would have done to the bear if he was the size of the Rotweiler.
I wouldn’t venture into bear country with a caliber of dog smaller than bulldog. Optimally you want a Turkish or a Karelian bear dog. And more than one. This little guy got smoked.
re: What a beautiful dog! How sad he had to die. But he did it willingly. What a brave heart. I love dogs.
The Bible teaches that God made humans in His image. I am not sure all that entails, but I strongly suspect that God put some of His image into dogs as well. There are so many characteristics and virtues in dogs that reflect the love, grace, and mercy of God.
Dogs are like that. That’s why they’re called man’s best friend.
I’m sure that the owner yelled at that weiner dog to get back here several times but that weiner dog just ignored him and paid the price.
It’s not the size of Dog in the fight,
It’s the size of the fight in the Dog!
This one Pup is a true Hero, My two favorite Quotes;
“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.”” Robert Louis Stevenson;
“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”” Will Rogers;
> There are so many characteristics and virtues in dogs that
> reflect the love, grace, and mercy of God.
And self-sacrificial spirit.
Maybe God uses dogs as a metaphor.
The only mention in the Bible of animals in Heaven is the horse, but I pray to God that our dogs will be there, too. They are such valiant, loyal, loving souls.
> Sad that a dog has more courage and loyalty than most
> members of Congress
Oh, please.
Those vermin aren’t worthy of mention along with faithful, loyal, true-hearted, courageous dogs.
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