Bulldog Saves Drowning Kittens
One of our Dogster members just brought this, make you want to say “awww,” story to my attention. It appears that an English Bulldog, Napoleon, risked life and paw to save a bag of drowning kittens.
Because of the breeds history of poor swimming ability, this morning’s news came as a bit of a shock to me! Napoleon, an obedient and well behaved two year old white English Bulldog in Michigan abruptly left his master’s side yesterday and raced out across a road and into a nearby lake.
Napoleon’s owner saw him coming back from the lake and pulling, what appeared to be, a burlack sack that he had retrieved.
It was then that Napoleon’s owner heard the meowing and realized that there were abandoned kittens inside the bag! Six kittens in total, although two of them didn’t survive and the remaining four were in bad shape. Napoleon’s mom cared for the survivor’s for the next two weeks until they could be taken in to the city pet adoption center and found new homes.
Don’t think that Napolean wasn’t rewarded for this heroic act of bravery. At the adoption center, where the kittens were brought, crowds gathered to praise the brave bulldog and cuddle the rescued kittens. While I’m sure Napoleon appreciated all the praise he was no doubt thinking “I hope there’s a huge steak waiting for me at home”.
A special thanks to Roxanne and her pal Maddy for bringing this story to my attention.
Some souls are born heroes.
Great heroe…. I hope that you get lots of treats
love Rufus ( a fan)
You’re an ANGEL doggie on earth.
A true hero. I hope Napoleon gets a steak, too!
Wow! I figured you’d like the story when I submitted it, but didn’t think you’d post it so quick. We love the blog! Keep up the good work. : )
Oh Bless your Big barrel chested Big Bully hearted self Napolean!! ;c9
You are just the best. You’re sooooo brave. Those kittens are so blessed. You’re a fur-angel……
Wow what a cool story! Thanks Maddy - it’s amazing what animals will do for each other, if only humans could be more like them!
That’s amazing! These proves how gentle dogs can be…
Clearly, dogs deserve much more credit than we give them - especially this guy! Way to go!
That is so sweet that a dog would do that go Napolean
What a good boy! You deserve a stack of steaks, Neo! Your person sounds like a keeper, too!
Give the boy a steak! We love you Napolean!
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amazing story!! being the owner of two bulldogs (one of which almost drowned a couple of weeeks ago), i know first hand what an amazing feat it was just for this dog to swim out to these kittens. what a hero!!
Napoleon, your the best! What a brave boy you are. I hope you get a bunch of steaks and treats - tickles and scritches, too. You have a hero’s heart.
What a very strong and brave boy you are Napoleon. I almost saw a Bulldog drown myself. He was trying to swim out to our boat to be with our boys. Luckily his Mommy saw him in time and ran out and saved him. We would’ve saved him too if we would’ve saw him first. (He now has a lifejacket!) Glad you and the kittens are safe. I wonder how you knew they were out there waiting to be rescued?! Maybe it’s that sixth sense or something. Good job! You are a true hero Napoleon! Now go get that steak boy!
Me and my 2 kitties thank you Napoleon!! What a big, sweet, brave heart you must have!!!! Great job little man!!!! Your Our Hero!!!!
It’s sad that two of the kittens didn’t survive, but the rest of them got new homes. Thanks to Napoleon there are four lucky kittens alive and in good loving homes.