Leo the terrier cross is a HERO after he would not leave a litter of kittens in a burning house. Leo had to be revived with oxygen and heart massage, but he did save all four kittens. Plus, VIDEO
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Hero dog risks life to save kittens from fire
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A dog was hailed as a hero on Sunday after it risked its life to save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire, rescuers said.
In a case which gives the lie to the saying about 'fighting like cats and dogs', the terrier cross named Leo had to be revived with oxygen and heart massage after his ordeal. Fire broke out overnight at the house in Australia's southern city of Melbourne, where he was guarding the kittens.
Fire fighters who revived Leo said he refused to leave the building and was found by them alongside the litter of kittens, despite thick smoke.
"Leo wouldn't leave the kittens and it nearly cost him his life," fire service Commander Ken Brown told reporters.
The four kittens also survived the fire and Sunday Leo, who fire fighters nicknamed 'Smoky', was again back at the house.
(Editing by David Fox)
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Many, many thanks to Joe for posting this video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptB07IgPkG4
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Awww, wow! What a great video... thank you so very much for posting this. I will amend the blog entry to contain the video. Leo certainly looked the worse for the wear when he was taken out of the house. A beautiful story; I am so glad they were all saved.
Thank you, Joe.
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