Service Dog Throws Self In Front Of Bus To Save Blind Owner's Life

[eridani]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/service-dog-saves-blind-owners-life

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A service dog threw himself in front of a mini school bus to try to protect his blind owner and stayed by her side as emergency responders tended to the injured pair, authorities said.

Both Figo, the golden retriever, and his owner, Audrey Stone, were on the mend Tuesday, a day after the collision with the mini school bus in Brewster.

Police photos of Monday's crash showed fur stuck to the bus' front wheel, according to the Journal News.

"The dog took a lot of the blow," Brewster Police Chief John Del Gardo said. "And he did not want to leave her side. He stood right with her. He was there to save her."

The driver said he didn't see the pair crossing the road. He was given a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian. The two kindergarteners on the bus weren't injured.

[shenmue]

1. Good dog!

[2theleft]

2. That is a VERY GOOD BOY!

What an amazing story. So glad they are both on the mend.

I had to travel to our UK office years ago and one of the workers had was blind. Summer was the seeing eye dog and it was AMAZING to watch her work.