Stevens County, WA – A senior rescue dog is credited with saving her elderly owner, who fell and was in need of help. The 13-year-old dog, Gita, found her way to a road near the rural home of her owner on September 25.
Her presence caught the eye of Deputy Wright who was patrolling the area. The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office said, “No residences were visible nearby. Wright tried to get the dog into his vehicle so he could attempt to find the owner, but the dog would not get in his vehicle. Wright proceeded to check the surrounding area residences within a mile and could not find the owner.”
The deputy sensed that something was amiss and went back to the dog, who was now laying in the roadway. After trying to get the dog off of the road, she took off up a slightly travelled, unmarked roadway.
Deputy Wright followed and came to a small summer cabin. After searching the area, he encountered an elderly man who had fallen and was calling for help. The sheriff’s office said, “The 84-year-old-male, who also had other medical conditions needing regular medications, had fallen and injured his leg. He had laid there for hours and may have had serious consequences if he had not been found.”
The authorities credit Gita with saving her owner’s life, praising her devotion:
It turns out the dog, Gita, is a 13-year-old rescue dog and best friend of the gentleman in trouble. We credit Gita for saving his life that day. The loyalty and heroism of our furry friends never cease to amaze us.
Good girl Gita! And thanks to Deputy Wright for going the extra mile to find her guardian.
(Images via Stevens County Sheriff’s Office)
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