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A new video that shows a German shepherd trying valiantly -- and successfully -- to keep authorities from its injured friend on one of the busiest highways in New York City is just the latest example of dogs who go above and beyond to protect their loved ones. "It's possible ... there was a social bond," said Dr. E'Lise Christensen, a veterinarian and board certified animal behaviorist. The apparent German shepherd mix in New York City kept officials at bay on the Major Deegan Expressway by running frantic circles around the injured dog, which lay motionless and bleeding in the middle of the road. If officers tried to approach the injured animal, the shepherd would lunge, warning them to stay away. Christensen, who works for Manhattan-based New York City Veterinary Specialists, said after watching video of the dogs, the shepherd's protection of his injured companion was "really serious."
Originally posted by AshleyD
What a sweet story! Bless their hearts. The only thing that bothered me was at the very end when the newscaster urged viewers to get their pets chipped. lol But other than that, the story put a huge smile on my face.
Originally posted by Bombeni
reply to post by AshleyD
Ok thanks, but shoudn't the story itself be at the opening of this thread?
Originally posted by AshleyD
Teasing but jeez. She was like 'It's only the size of rice. Pfft! Get your pets chipped.'
I've been on ATS too long. I notice stuff like that now.
[edit on 5/15/2009 by AshleyD]
Originally posted by caitlinfae
That's a wonderful story Blup. I'm gonna go and give my German Shepherd the biggest cuddle imaginable....xxxx
Originally posted by InfaRedMan
Great story blups! A refreshing change to see a good news story on the forum! We should have a forum dedicated to this kind of thing. It would certainly make it easier to find if all the good news was in one easy-to-find area!
AshleyD... pull some strings!
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