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Someone Asks Whether Dog Owners Would Give 5 Years Of Their Life To Their Dog, And This Reply Goes Viral
Nearly every dog owner out there would agree that their pet is their best buddy. Their friend. Their adorable amigo and crafty companion.
But how many of them would cut 5 years of their lives to give them to their doggos? That’s the question that one Reddit user posed and one of the responses they got was just incredible.
A redditor named Experimentallity told the internet how their dog, a bull terrier called Daisy, protected them and their kids from an aggressive bear. Scroll down to read the redditor’s story in their own words and let us know if a best boy or girl has ever helped you out when you were in need, fellow Pandas.
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One owner shared how his dog saved them and their family from a bear
Image credits: localpups (not the actual photo)
Experimentallity’s story struck a chord with the Reddit community, getting over 9.2k upvotes and 8 awards. And the best part? Even though the bear wounded brave ol’ Daisy, she’s alive and loved more than ever (even though she doesn’t go on walks anymore).
“When a pine needle drops in the forest, a turkey sees it, a deer hears it, and a bear smells it,” the US Scouting Service Project repeats an old saying about just how finely-tuned bears’ senses are. Though bears tend to be disinterested in people, encounters with them aren’t unknown. Bears are fast, strong, and ferocious, so it’s a good idea to know how to deal with them if you ever encounter ‘em while hiking or vacationing.
These animals will defend their territory and their young (we like to think of them as teddy bears), so it’s vital that you never feed or approach a bear.
If you’re camping, you ought to put away all of your food and trash. Otherwise, the smell might attract bears. For that very same reason, you shouldn’t eat in or anywhere near your tent, trailer, or cabin because the smell will linger. You should also avoid using anything with a strong odor like perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and hair sprays.
However, if you do end up spotting a bear in the distance, either leave the area or make a wide detour. But. Do. Not. Run. Don’t scream. And don’t make any sudden movements.
If a bear is showing aggression, slowly back up and softly talk to it in a low tone of voice. Staying calm, cool, and collected is the best way to get out of the situation unharmed. If you feel that your life is in danger, slowly climb a tree and wait for the bear to leave.
Do you have any more tips about protecting yourselves from bears, dear Readers? Would you give up 5 years of your lives to give them to your dogs? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
Here’s how some people reacted to the story. Some of them even shared similar stories of their own
What do you think ?
Carol Emory 5 years ago (edited)
There was a little girl walking her maltese down the street when two pitt bulls came running out the back alley and started tearing at the maltese. I stopped my car, ran yelling at the pitts, kicked one in the face so it would let go of the malty. Both started to run back to their backyard. But as they did..one turned to come back and I heard the malty start snarling and barking at it. The pitt looked at me..I stomped my foot on the ground and yelled for it to go home. It ran off. Malty collapsed, was taken to the vet. Full recovery and spoiled rotten from there on out for being brave enough to try to defend a little girl. The pitts, unfortunately, were seized by animal control and euthanized as it was the 3rd incident with them doing this. Horrible owner of those pitts caused them to lose their life by not properly socializing them. I feel bad for the dogs.
EHops 5 years ago
I love how you put the blame on the owner of the pits and not the dogs themselves, dogs don't know any better than what their shown poor pups. I'm so happy the Maltese made a full recovery deserves the world ♥️
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
When I was little, we had a big, beautiful, and oh so gentle Saint Bernard named Heidi, who was such a wonderful companion for a small child. We also lived in a farmhouse that was on kind of a busy road, and had a fence with a gate around the front of the property facing that road. One day, when I was about 2 years old (which would make it 1962-1963), I decided to explore that front fence and gate. Years later, my mother told me she saw me toddle down the front walk towards the gate and, as she was running out the front door, she also saw Heidi galloping down the walk fast enough to pass me and plop all of her 150 lbs down right in front of the gate, so I wouldn’t be able to get to the road. When my mother finally got to me, she said I was trying to push Heidi out of the way, which of course wasn’t going to happen. Heidi saved my little life that day. I love her so much for it—-and her gentle companionship in my toddles around the house and property—-that I would happily give her the 57 years I’ve been alive now since that day.
zeldapajamas 5 years ago
Just lost my dogs on Friday. I'd gladly give up ten years of my life so the two of them could enjoy the sunshine for another few years with me.
adi kash 5 years ago
I was too young to remember this but my mom toh my this story that when i was young there was a lady who didn't treat dogs quite well and would pelt stones at them and not feed them. One day she came running to my mom out of breath to complaint about me because I chased her down the entire locality with a broken cinder block in my hand because i caught her throwing cold water on a dog in the wake of winter season. Still proud of what i did.
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
God bless you, but you should have thrown it imo. Or surprised her with some cold water of her own.
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Bethany Byers 5 years ago (edited)
Two years ago I was in an abusive relationship and my (now)ex boyfriend almost killed me. He has severe PTSD and in a drunken-blackout rage started punching me in the face. My 9lbs chihuahua who also loved him went after him -attacked his legs, bit through his pants and didn’t leg go until he kicked her off. The distraction of her attack (she’s a tiny dog she couldn’t do much) but it was enough to snap him out of his blackout and realize what he had done. He called 911, I had to have surgery on my face and hand but my wonderful little chi was just fine. I have no doubt she saved my life that night. Six months later I found a mass on her, it ended up being malignant... I spent every penny I had and went into even more debt to get her the surgery and care she needed and is doing great! — also left that relationship that night, should have done it sooner.
Mama Panda 5 years ago
A few years back, my son who was 15 at the time and our Boxer named Evie (she was a rescue and around 6 at the time) were out for their daily walk. My son always took her on the same route as it was a long walk and Evie really loved it. A short way into the walk, 2 pit bulls came flying out of their backyard and lunged at my son. Evie protected him with every ounce of her being. The owners and a neighbor had to use 2x4s to beat the pits off of Evie. Once free, Evie and Jeff bolted home. I was inside and heard her barking. They both made it inside before the pits could get at them. My poor baby girl ended up with bites on her neck, ears, head and torso. She needed stitches in most of the areas. She is ok now but if she hears the words pit bull, she visibly shakes. My son was traumatized but not injured. He is ok now. The pits were euthanized and the owners fined severely. I would be more than willing to give her as much of my life as she needed. She is my baby even tho she is now 9.
Tanya Malecki 5 years ago
We were camping in the north Georgia woods. 3 kids under 10. Pitch black sky with a raging campfire when all of a sudden our sweet, but dumber than a rock 10 year old Golden retriever started Barking like crazy. Then we see a mountain of a black bear on the other side of the creek. Harley took off like a bullet and then we heard nothing. I thought for sure we'd lost him. He comes running back and proceeds to have a seizure for 5 minutes. That sweet brave boy would have given his life for ours. I would have given mine for his. He loved us so much, he lived to 17. Which is insane for a Golden. Miss that sweet lug.
Shawn 5 years ago
I would have gladly split what's left of my life with my dog Dooney. She saved me essentially as I would have killed myself without her long ago. She passed in Dec from cancer...
Spikey Bunny 5 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please get another pet, their love for us really does helps with depression and gets you outside for some fresh air too.
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Francesca Annoni 5 years ago
Can we do the same with our cats? I have 2 lovely cats, 11 years old, and 2 sons, 4 years and 9 months.. they have just started loving each other, I am already suffering from the idea that in a few years I will have to explain to my children that our adventure companions are gone. my two cats are teaching my children love for animals, patience and affection and on more than one occasion they have prevented my children approaching an open door or unattended stairs (parents have 4 eyes but sometimes they are not enough ..). they are not dogs but they have the love and dedication of dogs, I would gladly give up a few years to have them longer with my family ..
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
If your cats are inside cats they can live to be 20. If they're microchipped, and the chips registered by you (owners need to take that step) they can be returned if they get out. Your sons can have then a good long time.
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Carol Emory 5 years ago (edited)
There was a little girl walking her maltese down the street when two pitt bulls came running out the back alley and started tearing at the maltese. I stopped my car, ran yelling at the pitts, kicked one in the face so it would let go of the malty. Both started to run back to their backyard. But as they did..one turned to come back and I heard the malty start snarling and barking at it. The pitt looked at me..I stomped my foot on the ground and yelled for it to go home. It ran off. Malty collapsed, was taken to the vet. Full recovery and spoiled rotten from there on out for being brave enough to try to defend a little girl. The pitts, unfortunately, were seized by animal control and euthanized as it was the 3rd incident with them doing this. Horrible owner of those pitts caused them to lose their life by not properly socializing them. I feel bad for the dogs.
EHops 5 years ago
I love how you put the blame on the owner of the pits and not the dogs themselves, dogs don't know any better than what their shown poor pups. I'm so happy the Maltese made a full recovery deserves the world ♥️
Load More Replies... Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
When I was little, we had a big, beautiful, and oh so gentle Saint Bernard named Heidi, who was such a wonderful companion for a small child. We also lived in a farmhouse that was on kind of a busy road, and had a fence with a gate around the front of the property facing that road. One day, when I was about 2 years old (which would make it 1962-1963), I decided to explore that front fence and gate. Years later, my mother told me she saw me toddle down the front walk towards the gate and, as she was running out the front door, she also saw Heidi galloping down the walk fast enough to pass me and plop all of her 150 lbs down right in front of the gate, so I wouldn’t be able to get to the road. When my mother finally got to me, she said I was trying to push Heidi out of the way, which of course wasn’t going to happen. Heidi saved my little life that day. I love her so much for it—-and her gentle companionship in my toddles around the house and property—-that I would happily give her the 57 years I’ve been alive now since that day.
zeldapajamas 5 years ago
Just lost my dogs on Friday. I'd gladly give up ten years of my life so the two of them could enjoy the sunshine for another few years with me.
adi kash 5 years ago
I was too young to remember this but my mom toh my this story that when i was young there was a lady who didn't treat dogs quite well and would pelt stones at them and not feed them. One day she came running to my mom out of breath to complaint about me because I chased her down the entire locality with a broken cinder block in my hand because i caught her throwing cold water on a dog in the wake of winter season. Still proud of what i did.
*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby 5 years ago
God bless you, but you should have thrown it imo. Or surprised her with some cold water of her own.
Load More Replies... Bethany Byers 5 years ago (edited)
Two years ago I was in an abusive relationship and my (now)ex boyfriend almost killed me. He has severe PTSD and in a drunken-blackout rage started punching me in the face. My 9lbs chihuahua who also loved him went after him -attacked his legs, bit through his pants and didn’t leg go until he kicked her off. The distraction of her attack (she’s a tiny dog she couldn’t do much) but it was enough to snap him out of his blackout and realize what he had done. He called 911, I had to have surgery on my face and hand but my wonderful little chi was just fine. I have no doubt she saved my life that night. Six months later I found a mass on her, it ended up being malignant... I spent every penny I had and went into even more debt to get her the surgery and care she needed and is doing great! — also left that relationship that night, should have done it sooner.
Mama Panda 5 years ago
A few years back, my son who was 15 at the time and our Boxer named Evie (she was a rescue and around 6 at the time) were out for their daily walk. My son always took her on the same route as it was a long walk and Evie really loved it. A short way into the walk, 2 pit bulls came flying out of their backyard and lunged at my son. Evie protected him with every ounce of her being. The owners and a neighbor had to use 2x4s to beat the pits off of Evie. Once free, Evie and Jeff bolted home. I was inside and heard her barking. They both made it inside before the pits could get at them. My poor baby girl ended up with bites on her neck, ears, head and torso. She needed stitches in most of the areas. She is ok now but if she hears the words pit bull, she visibly shakes. My son was traumatized but not injured. He is ok now. The pits were euthanized and the owners fined severely. I would be more than willing to give her as much of my life as she needed. She is my baby even tho she is now 9.
Tanya Malecki 5 years ago
We were camping in the north Georgia woods. 3 kids under 10. Pitch black sky with a raging campfire when all of a sudden our sweet, but dumber than a rock 10 year old Golden retriever started Barking like crazy. Then we see a mountain of a black bear on the other side of the creek. Harley took off like a bullet and then we heard nothing. I thought for sure we'd lost him. He comes running back and proceeds to have a seizure for 5 minutes. That sweet brave boy would have given his life for ours. I would have given mine for his. He loved us so much, he lived to 17. Which is insane for a Golden. Miss that sweet lug.
Shawn 5 years ago
I would have gladly split what's left of my life with my dog Dooney. She saved me essentially as I would have killed myself without her long ago. She passed in Dec from cancer...
Spikey Bunny 5 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please get another pet, their love for us really does helps with depression and gets you outside for some fresh air too.
Load More Replies... Francesca Annoni 5 years ago
Can we do the same with our cats? I have 2 lovely cats, 11 years old, and 2 sons, 4 years and 9 months.. they have just started loving each other, I am already suffering from the idea that in a few years I will have to explain to my children that our adventure companions are gone. my two cats are teaching my children love for animals, patience and affection and on more than one occasion they have prevented my children approaching an open door or unattended stairs (parents have 4 eyes but sometimes they are not enough ..). they are not dogs but they have the love and dedication of dogs, I would gladly give up a few years to have them longer with my family ..
Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
If your cats are inside cats they can live to be 20. If they're microchipped, and the chips registered by you (owners need to take that step) they can be returned if they get out. Your sons can have then a good long time.
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