Doberman Pinscher Khan was rescued from a terrible situation when he was brutally abused. But one family took a risk with this sweet boy, knowing that some previously abused dogs can become aggressive due to trauma. And when Khan grabbed his 17-month-old sister in a diaper and slung her over her shoulder, Catherine Svillicic, mother of Atherton, Australia, was stunned.
But it’s not what you think. Khan did not attack the girl. He is saving her life from a venomous snake that has slithered into their yard. He is now “Miracle Dog Khan” to the family and they are forever grateful for this good boy.
Broken, beaten and starved
When Catherine and her husband started adopting a dog as a companion for little Charlotte, they met Khan and felt the soul-to-soul connection that occurs as soon as you meet the dog considered a member. of the family. But Khan’s past may have given the Svillicics pause.
“When Kerry Kinder (owner of Doberinling Boarding Kennels) rescued him, he was starving, broken ribs and beaten – he was an abused dog,” said Catherine. To share. “It’s the line on whether to bring him down or not because he’s already in such a bad state.”
Despite the abuse, Khan is a happy dog and loves his family. And just four days after the adoption, his quick and protective actions would have saved Charlotte even if it meant harming himself.
Put yourself on the path of harm
As Catherine watched, Khan and Charlotte were playing in the backyard. It was a peaceful day at home until Khan warned.
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Catherine told Daily mail“Khan was really focused and acted aggressively towards Charlotte—and kept trying to nudge her to no avail.”
Khan discovered a king brown snake underneath the house. Also known as the Mulga, this aggressive snake is widespread across Australia and is one of the most dangerous. It could have easily killed her, but Khan wouldn’t allow it.
“So he grabbed the back of her diaper and threw her over a meter over his shoulder, like she was a rag doll.”
And that’s when the snake strikes.
Catherine explained: “Charlotte looked quite shocked and Khan screamed as if he had been stabbed. “I realized he was trying to get between her and the snake before he threw her.”
Khan threw Charlotte to safety, but he bit her leg. Catherine rushed him to the vet, and after being injected with anti-venom, Khan made a full recovery. And become the superhero in his house.
“He saved her life by risking his own,” Catherine said. “From now on, he’s the Magic Dog Khan.”
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