Dogs are some of the sweetest and most affectionate animals in the world. It’s no surprise — over the thousands of years that humans and dogs have been working together, we’ve developed an impressive bond of mutual trust and affection.
In my mind, this long-standing alliance is like a promise — one where people tacitly agree to take care of their canine companions and keep them from harm. Most of the time, this pledge works remarkably well, leading to beautiful connections that defy all odds (like this boy who has carried his puppy all the way from war-torn Syria).
Unfortunately, there are a few bad apples in every batch, like the monster who taped this sweet pup’s mouth shut, almost killing her before she could be rescued. With wrong-doer’s like that around, it’s up the good guys to stand up for man’s best friend.
That’s what happened this past week in Louisiana, when a criminal tried to kill a young pit bull by throwing her off an elevated highway bridge. But the dog, now named Ally, is a fighter, and she had some help from a daring human rescuer, first responder Eddie Simpson.
She landed in a swamp and was able to swim to a small island. By then, emergency personnel were on their way down to help the dog reach safety. First, they just had to overcome one major obstacle. Simpson’s solution? Truly remarkable. You can see footage of the rescue, and of Allie's recovery in the videos below.
And if this heartwarming story of this survivor and her hero beating the odds brought a tear to your eye, please SHARE on Facebook to spread the word about Ally, and about prejudice and abuse that pit bulls face every day!
[Photo Credit: St. Charles County Sheriff's Department]
See the footage of Ally's unbelievable rescue below:
And for details on her story and on how she's recovering, check out this heartwarming video!
