Dogs are incredible creatures. There are numerous accounts of them saving people’s lives while also putting themselves in danger. Their willingness to risk their lives for the sake of those they care about is only one illustration of their devotion. Shiloh, an Australian shepherd mix who is 7 years old, is one of those dogs.
The Holloways were sitting on their porch on a routine day, watching their eighteen-month-old son enjoy himself while playing in the yard. Shiloh, their dog, suddenly sprung to his feet and dashed for the toddler, who was in the way of a flower bed. Mr. Holloway was stunned for a moment, and his initial reaction was that Shiloh was after his son. Because of the way the dog charged toward him, he thought to himself, “Oh my my, he’s going after the baby.”
Mr. Holloway didn’t realize it at the time, but Shiloh was defending the infant from a little copperhead snake lurking in the grass. The dog then grabbed something and leaped into the air, yelping. When he walked over, he noticed a snake had crept through the grass and was sitting at his son’s feet. The tiny boy could have been bitten if Shiloh hadn’t spotted and reacted to the threat, and because he was so small, he might not have survived.
Shiloh was bitten by the snake, and his throat swelled to the point that his collar had to be removed. According to Knox News, his family took him to the vet, where he was treated and eventually discharged in good health.
Mrs. Holloway feels Shiloh was sent by God to protect her son on that fateful day.
Shiloh is a wonderful, brave dog. He willingly gave up his life to save the small boy he adored. His family is indebted to him and will never forget what he has done for them. We hope you loved this story as much as we did. Please feel free to share this with your friends as always.