Posted on 05/08/2012 7:21:24 PM PDT by Bratch
An eight year old pit bull is recovering in a Massachusetts animal hospital after conducting a remarkable rescue mission. According to witnesses, the heroic dog saved the life of her owner just before she was hit by an oncoming freight train.
The Massachusetts SPCA said Christine Spain of Shirley was walking home with her dog Lilly when she collapsed on the tracks. Spain’s son, Boston Police Officer David Lanteigne, says the train’s engineer watched in amazement as the dog moved her owner out of harm’s way. Traveling at a high rate of speed, the train was unable to come to a stop, and Lilly was hit seconds after saving Spain.
“The engineer said as he was coming up, he saw the dog pulling her off the tracks. But there wasn’t enough time,” Lanteigne said. “He then saw the dog come around between the train and my mom and take the hit of the train.”
That heroic deed came at substantial cost: veterinarians were forced to amputate a badly mangled leg that was beyond repair. Lilly also suffered a broken pelvis, but remarkably, she is expected to make a full recovery. While receiving treatment for her injuries, the brave dog has been showered with letters of appreciation as news of her story spreads.
For a breed often maligned in media reports, this, say pit bull advocates, is just another example of what they are really made of. They say Lilly is a true hero, a sentiment echoed by David Lanteigne.
“Lilly stepped up to the plate – true to form, true to character…and she saved my mom’s life.”
You’re right, but there is no need to ‘tear’ into the ones that are good, which is what you did.
Just sayin’
One hopes the brave dog is still in edible state.
Flat Ass Rules - Unity of Command; Geometry of Fires; Guardian Angel.
Be polite. Be professional. But, Have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Be curteous to everyone and friendly to no one.
There is no better friend and no worse enemy than a US Marine.
–Marine General James Mattis
Good men sleep peacefully in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf -George Orwell
Lovely Lilly! What a ‘smile!’
I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t even read the first few sentences before jumping the gun and trying to be ‘funny’. I am a dog lover, btw. Rescued many strays in my lifetime.
“An eight year old pit bull is recovering in a Massachusetts animal hospital after conducting a remarkable rescue mission. According to witnesses, the heroic dog saved the life of her owner just before she was hit by an oncoming freight train.
The Massachusetts SPCA said Christine Spain of Shirley was walking home with her dog Lilly when she collapsed on the tracks.”
Ping!
Upon further reflection, I agree with you. It was more of a commentary on the fact that the press almost always puts out bad Pit Bull stories.
That philosophy no doubt works well on the battlefield, or on the streets of many inner cities.
"That philosophy no doubt works well on the battlefield, or on the streets of many inner cities...
Being aware of your surroundings, cognizant of their dangers (and opportunities), and having options if you need to respond to them isn't limited to combat or back alleys.
Good dog, really, really super good dog!
God bless you doggy!
My Shih Tzu would be munching on that as well.
It was more of a commentary on the fact that the press almost always puts out bad Pit Bull stories.
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exactly! and that is why I found your comment to be VERY funny.
...having options if you need to respond to them isn't limited to combat or back alleys.
Are you friendly to no one in your community? Do you have a plan to "kill everyone you meet"? I fully get the part about being "aware of your surroundings, cognizant of their dangers". That's just good sense.
"And then he grabbed her (and then)
He tied her up (and then)
He threw her on the railroad tracks (and then)
A train started comin' (and then, and then...!)"
In case you're too young to know the song:
http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/the_coasters/along_came_jones.html
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f##k with me, I’ll kill you all.”
I believe that is a quote from the war in Afghanistan when one of our guys went to a counsel meeting with some locals. (???)
Oh cut it out. Romney may have been a clueless dolt about carrying the dog. But it lived. It wasn’t eaten at the end of the road.
You don’t know how many people were successfully guarded by pit bulls, do you?
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