Golden Retriever Performs Incredible Feat. You Won’t Believe How This Dog Saved Her Owner!
Man’s best friend just took on a whole new meaning. In a story that has gone massively viral, a golden retriever from Boise, Idaho is being hailed as a hero after saving her owner’s life in the most unbelievable way imaginable. Get the tissues ready, because this one is a real tear-jerker. John Thompson, 67, was out for his daily walk with his faithful pup Daisy last Thursday when the unthinkable happened. While navigating a quiet neighborhood street, Thompson suddenly collapsed to the ground, unconscious and not breathing.
Somehow sensing her owner was in grave danger, the well-trained Daisy didn’t panic. Instead, she took actions that can only be described as shockingly intelligent and selfless. First, Daisy began barking incessantly to get the attention of nearby residents. When that didn’t work, Daisy boldly waded into the street, laying down in front of oncoming traffic to force cars to stop. One by one, drivers got out of their cars to see what the commotion was about, only to discover the unconscious Thompson in desperate need of medical attention.
“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” recounted Sharon Williams, 42, who was the first driver to get out and assist. “This dog was risking its own life, purposely blocking traffic. When I got out, I realized this guy wasn’t breathing and immediately called 911.” Thanks to Daisy’s quick thinking, paramedics arrived within minutes and were able to resuscitate Thompson using CPR and emergency procedures. He was rushes to the hospital where doctors determined he had suffered a major heart attack.
“There’s no doubt in my mind, if this dog hadn’t done what she did, I wouldn’t be here today,” an eternally grateful Thompson told reporters from his hospital bed, Daisy sitting loyally by his side. “She’s truly a guardian angel, and I love her more than words can describe.” Thompson’s harrowing tale has resonated with millions across the internet, with the video of Daisy’s heroics going insanely viral. Countless people have reached out to share their own stories of amazing things their dogs have done to help or protect them.
“Dogs have been our best friends for thousands of years, but stories like this really drive home just how special that relationship is,” said Dr. Jane McDonald, an animal behaviorist at Stanford University. “What this dog did is almost unprecedented and shows a tremendous amount of intelligence and care for her owner.” In the wake of the incredible events, Daisy has achieved worldwide fame, appearing on every major news network and talk show. But despite all the attention, she seems to only have eyes for her faithful owner, who says he owes Daisy his life. If this story doesn’t renew your faith in the unbreakable human-dog bond, nothing will.