Dog Shot While Protecting Owner

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A pit bull is credited with saving his owner's life. The dog took a bullet during a recent home-invasion robbery in Mayport.

Man has to adjust to life on three legs after being shot while protecting his owner from a trio of armed robbers.

The 10-month-old dog named Man protected his master, Mike Thomas, when he needed him most.

"My dog protected all of us. He took the bullet for all of us," Thomas said.

He said he was at home last week with his brother and some friends. That's when, police said, three men stormed through the front door of the home with a shotgun.

Thomas said the men were wearing masks and trying to rob him.

"I seen like three dudes run up on the porch, and I kind of jumped up. As soon as I jumped up, they ripped the door open and my dog jumped from sitting beside me all the way to the door and jumped on one of them. The dude got scared and shot him," Thomas said.

The pit bull scared the intruders before anyone else was hurt. However, the dog's act of courage came at a large price. The shotgun pellet entered Man's left shoulder, and doctors had to amputate his entire front leg.

Thomas said the Clay County Humane Society preformed the $5,000 procedure for free.

"At first, I was a little -- it just wasn't him because I pictured him with four legs. Now, he's used to it. He still sleeps with me on my bed. It's all good. I don’t love him any less," Thomas said.

With the help of his owner, Man has adjusted to life with three legs. Thomas said his dog is pain medication and that the dog's stitches will be removed in a few days.

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that dog looks alot like Lil bit,l And Hemi...i was expecting a big blue hippo

 

omg thats sooo sad but at the same time its awesome to know that a dog will defend his owner in such a heroic way i just hate that the dog had to loose a leg but at least he lived thats awesome

 

that is so sad but on the other hand that is so awesome to know that a dog will defend his owner at no matter the cost i am just glad the dog didnt die but i hate that he had to loose his leg ..

 

Aww Man is the itsh for saving his master's life. You see all you hater's out there that is what these dog are about COURAGE!!!!!! Thank you to the ppl of Clay County Humane Society who worked on him and gave Man his life back and not discriminating for what breed he is!

 

I send my thanks to

 

"At first, I was a little -- it just wasn't him because I pictured him with four legs. Now, he's used to it. He still sleeps with me on my bed. It's all good. I don’t love him any less," Thomas said.



YEA.....................HE SHOULD LOVE HIM WAY MORE FOR THAT.

I REALLY THINK THATS THE ONLY TIME A APBT SHOULD SHOW HUMANE AGGRESSION ONLY POINT BLANK [.]

 

LMAO ARE U SERIOUS LOL.......KNOW U KNOW WHEN THEM HIPPOS ARE LAYIN AROUND THE ONLY THING THAT WILL GET THEM JUMPEN UP 2 ATTACK LIKE THAT IS A BOWL OF FOOD LOL


BUT YEA NICE LOOKIN DOG I WONDER WHAT HIS BLOODLINE IS BUT YEA WATEVER THAT DOG PROVED LOYALTY,AND COURAGE..........VERY NICE LOOKIN DOG