Top dog! Terrier Smoky saves newborn kittens from a house fire in Melbourne
Last updated 10/26/2008 5:48:00 PM
Terrier Smoky saves newborn kittens from a house fire in Melbourne
A dog in Australia has been hailed a hero after it risked its life to save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire.
In a tale which casts doubt on the saying 'fighting like cats and dogs', a terrier cross named Leo had to be revived with oxygen and heart massage after his ordeal.
The fire broke out at the weekend at the house in Melbourne, where the dog 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 on Sunday Leo, who fire fighters nicknamed 'Smoky', was again back at the house.
Source: www.reuters.com