Dog’s Stomping ‘Chest Compressions’ Help Save Rescuer’s Life

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.care2.com/causes/how-did-dog-know-to-stomp-on-moms-chest-during-heart-arrests.html



Written by Betty Schueler of Maryland

One day, while out and about with a friend, we found ourselves near our local animal shelter. On a whim, I suggested we stop in and see the animals.

There were dozens of animals at the shelter ranging from little bitty guinea pigs to huge mastiff-sized dogs. One dog, in particular, caught my eye. He was a bony little terrier mix who looked like he hadn’t had a good meal in weeks. He had just come in a few days before as a stray.

An hour later I walked out with Ranger — my fierce little bed companion. They warned me that he was a biter, if provoked, and they had mixed feelings about offering him up for adoption. Their warnings didn’t worry me at all.

Working on the Urge to Bite

Animals that have been rescued often act out in response to the anxiety they feel. Shelters are, by nature, a traumatizing place for an animal to stay. I was pretty sure that I could get Ranger to calm down and become a trustworthy little dog.

FULL story at link.

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[tabasco]

1. I have two dogs from the shelter

and they are beloved family members.

It takes time for them to "decompress" and become normal dogs after a time in a shelter/pound.

[Vidar]

2. Wonderful story. Thank you.

[Justina For Justice]

3. Wonderful Story, Dogs Can Be Amazing!

Thanks for posting this story. Some dogs have amazing sensitivities to the needs of their caretakers, and more than return the favor.