Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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…

10 comments:

  1. What a wonderful story! Good boy, Rowdy!

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  2. What an amazing story. We're so glad to hear Rowdy is expected to make a full recovery.

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  3. Rowdy is indeed a true hero and I'm so happy he is going to be okay.

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  4. What a great story. So glad everyone involved was OK and that Rowdy made it home.

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  5. Glad Rowdy is doing well in recovery ~ lots of healing energy hugs ~ ^_^

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  6. Rowdy is most certainly a hero. What a wonderful, protective pup. May he live a long and happy life.

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    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ♥

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  7. Thank you for sharing his story! What a very good boy!

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  8. Hi hi hi! Ojo here! My person's eyes are wet. We hope Rowdy recovers fully and has a happy life!

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  9. Lulu: "Wow, what a brave and heroic boy Rowdy is! Showing up like that after they thought he was gone? He is like the Beck Weathers of collies!"

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  10. That’s amazing! It’s like a scene from Homeward Bound!

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