OMG what a horrible pit bull!

[gypsy_rose]

Pit Bull rescues owner from train’s path

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Posted: May 08, 2012 11:26 AM EDTUpdated: May 08, 2012 6:25 PM EDT

 

SHIRLEY (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – An 8-year-old pit bull named Lilly is being hailed a hero after frantically pulling her unconscious owner from train tracks moments before a freight train barreled through.

The engineer who stopped the train and called first responders saw the dog named Lilly pulling her owner, Christine Spain, away from the tracks around midnight on May 4 in Shirley. The engineer attempted to stop, but couldn't avoid hitting Lilly.

Spain was not injured, but Lilly suffered a complete "de-gloving" of her right foot: all of the muscle and skin were gone. Her pelvis was fractured in multiple locations and she suffered other internal injuries. But even as first police and firefighters arrived at the scene, Lilly stayed by her owner's side.

Lilly was taken to an emergency animal hospital in Acton, where Boston Police Officer David Lanteigne, who'd rescued Lilly three years prior as a therapy dog for his mother who has suffered from alcoholism for nearly her entire life, picked her up and then brought her to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, where emergency veterinarians examined Lilly.

Lilly's right front leg could not be saved and had to be amputated, and because of her age, doctors decided not to operate on her pelvis until she had time to recover from the amputation.

She had the second surgery Sunday and is now recovering in Angell's Emergency and Critical Care unit in a kennel adorned with pictures, notes and get-well cards brought by her family, friends and neighbors.

Lilly's medical care will likely run into the thousands of dollars. A fund has been set up to help offset her care. You can donate to the fund by visiting www.mspca.org/helplilly.

(photo courtesy of Angell Animal Medical Center)

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/18178649/pit-bull-rescues-owner-from-trains-path

[BabiiYarellie]

Also I want to know what the owner was doing on the train tracks...maybe I should reread

[kmjmlj]

My daughter was attacked by a pit nearly died. I did demand for it to be put down. My daughter asked for the dog to die after 4 surgeries I made it happen. I don't blame the dog I blame the owner. Because of what happen I wouldn't ever own a pit. My daughter got over her fear plays with a neighbor's pit he's a big lap dog.

[nonnahsregah40]

poor baby- I just want to give her hugs!

[southern.momof2]

Such a touching story and an amazing dog! This brought tears to my eyes!

[starreyedcutie]

I stand by my statement...pit bulls are the best breed of dog!

[mama2alex04]

Good dog!!

[CABZS]

And I am sure people will think it is ridiculous a fund has been set up for the dogs medical bills but I think it is wonderful!!

I am an animal lover & so tired of certain breeds getting a bad rep:(

Just like the human animals, there are bad seeds everywhere.  Stop blaming the majority for the few, plus stop blaming the dog when the majority of the time it is human fault!

Great story, hopefully it will get as many responses as "a pit attacked" story.

[lovinmykiddo07]

I love hearing good pit bull stories. :) 

[GreenEyePixie]

Totally agree! Poor pup I hope she heals up quickly. I also hope tgis is a wake up call to the owner about her alcoholism.

Quoting Lordgodempress:

That is so sweet, That dog should get a steak dinner as soon as she's healed!

[kstanley_86]

I think that too sometimes. I was just thinking about the fact that if someone gets attacked by a lab, beagle, or some other type of dog they don't mention the breed in the title and maybe only a quick mention in the story. However, someone gets bitten by a pitbull and the fact that the dog was a pitbull is mentioned many times. I've noticed that not just on here but also in the media. I loved this story and will be sharing it on my fb.

Quoting gypsy_rose:

I guess a pit bull doing GOOD is not enough drama for some. That they hate to see pits in a good light.