Rowdy, the Hero Collie

In previous posts I wrote about hero collies, and their devotion and loyalty to their families. And this past week another heroic collie has been in the news for his act of bravery and love. A four year old child named Tommy, wandered away from his family’s Kentucky home and was lost. Though lost and separated from his family, the child was not alone. The family’s four dogs stayed by Tommy’s side throughout the night. One of the dogs, a collie named Rowdy, had sustained life threatening injuries when he fought off an unknown animal during the ordeal. Upon discovering the child and his four guardians, the rescuers believed that Rowdy had stopped breathing. Believing the dog had passed away from his injuries and severe blood loss, they decided to focus on getting the child to safety, and planned to return for Rowdy’s body. 

Photo from Rowdy’s owner

Before anyone could go back and retrieve Rowdy, the family noticed the injured collie, battered and limping, slowly making his way up their driveway. He had found his way home, back to the family he loved! Rowdy was rushed to the local animal hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery. Hopkins County Humane Society is covering all of Rowdy’s medical expenses, to honor the collie’s brave and loyal heart.

Photo from Rowdy’s owner

Rowdy the collie’s heartwarming story is yet another example of why I love this dog breed so much! Good boy Rowdy, good boy…