Hero dog risks life to save kittens from fire

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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.

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[caybee 21]

Awww

[LoriLawless 0]

Awwwwwwwww that's so sweet

[Completely 3]

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.

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[SpiritAlight 1]

Thanks for this feel great story Charles.

I tried playing the video, and it is not working at the moment...will try again later.

That photo is so sweet!

[almaty 19]

i think it is woth nothing, boo yah, that this brave mutt was from the land of Oz..

[Mags 112]

Good doggy!

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

Dogs freaking rock

Want an English bulldog

[Ban Hammer 13,625]

Thanks for this feel great story Charles.

I tried playing the video, and it is not working at the moment...will try again later.

That photo is so sweet!

i'd rather read stories like this all day long than political threads.

[SpiritAlight 1]

Thanks for this feel great story Charles.

I tried playing the video, and it is not working at the moment...will try again later.

That photo is so sweet!

i'd rather read stories like this all day long than political threads.

AMEN!!!!

I am going to attempt to abstain from them for awhile.

It is most unhealthy to keep things in one's consciousness that is not about love... and other beautiful things about life.

[Imua 0]

Since my birdie died I miss having animals in my life - they show so much love and compassion that they can teach us a lot! When I hear stories like this I think of the Jataka Tales where Lord Buddha in his past lives was reborn as different animals who did heroic acts like this - this dog was a furry Buddha for sure!!

[Teacher Mark 53]

Thanks for this feel great story Charles.

I tried playing the video, and it is not working at the moment...will try again later.

That photo is so sweet!

i'd rather read stories like this all day long than political threads.

This should keep you busy for a while.

http://www.feelgoodstories.com/

See you after the election!

[Heracles 417]

i think it is woth nothing, boo yah, that this brave mutt was from the land of Oz..

and from Melbourne as well.

Even our dogs have big balls.

[Mags 112]

i think it is woth nothing, boo yah, that this brave mutt was from the land of Oz..

and from Melbourne as well.

Even our dogs have big balls.

That's to make up for the men. Who don't.

[HAL 9000 96]

Dogs freaking rock

Want an English bulldog

Best dog I ever had!