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I have to get credit where credit is due with Jonathan Rodgers who is the senior brand manager of the Milk-Bone dog food company.Jonathan decided to have an award to be rewarded to any dog that exhibits the traits of bravery in taking the blows of another animals to defend their owner.
Todd who is a Golden Retriever at the time was six months of age defended his owner Paula Gordon by acting as her shield when a rattlesnake attempted to bite Paula when they were walking on a sidewalk near their home in Arizona.
Even though Todd suffered serious injuries after being bitten by the rattlesnake, Paula sent the story of her pet dog taking the bites from the rattlesnake to Facebook where the response from the readers of the story decided to assist her dog to recover from the snake bites.
The Milk-Bone company sent Todd a supply of Milk-Bone foods during the recovery time in an animal hospital which lasted around 12 hours after Todd was admitted to deal with the snake bites.
The Milk-Bone company then held a contest that was voted on by internet users to see which dog would win the first annual Dog Of The Year contest that Todd won by internet voters.
Todd who was in the company of his owner Paula, were given the award at the Streamy Awards that were held in Beverly Hills California last week.
Dogs are not only man and woman’s best friend, they are willing to defend their owners even it means losing their lives.
Jonathan was inspired to start the Dog Of The Year Award since in his heart he felt that animals should also have awards named in their honor just like humans get awards for their acts of bravery.
A great story this dog really got a nice prize.
I really enjoyed sharing this wonderful story of a real hero dog who was rewarded by Milk Bone.
Great dog. What a miraculous recovery.
Dogs when they are loved by their owners will return the same love in times of need.
It deserves the award. That’s a great achievement. A bravery that’s need to be rewarded.
I am in agreement with you since the dog did save his owner’s life.
If animals become heroes, that must be truly sincere, and Todd is the proof. Even though he was given an award, surely Paula Gordon the one would be proud and not Todd even though it was very appropriate.
You are correct since Todd did protect his owner from being bite by a rattlesnake.
Great story with a dog as a hero. Dogs are indeed man’s best friend, companion, confidante, helper and protector. God, I miss my Tasha… a mix Husky and German shepherd. I also miss my Princess’s (Shetland sheepdog) and Belle (miniature American Eskimo). All of them had to be euthanized because of old age sickness. But one of these, I will find myself a new friend.
Even though my dogs who were brothers Wimpy and Hero are no longer with me, their images are near my computer reminding me that are not forgotten.
They are a great breed of dog. Nice post.
Golden Retrievers are wonderful pets.
A wonderful story. This dog is very nice and smart. I wish I had one such.
I know how you feel about your feelings of Golden Retrievers.
I’ve seen this story before. It’s such a heart-warming and touching story.
Milk-Bone did Todd a huge favor by rewarding him with an award.