Tazi Phillips, Global Animal
Last Wednesday, Christine Spain, the mother of Boston police officer David Lanteigne, fell unconscious on train tracks in Shirley, MA. The engineer of a westward-bound freight train witnessed Lilly, a pit bull, frantically trying to pull the woman off the tracks as the train quickly approached.
Dr. Kiko Bracker of Angell Animal Medical Center tends to Lilly before her right front leg is amputated. Photo credit: Angell Animal Medical Center
Emergency responders arrived to the scene to find Lilly calmly standing guard over Christine. Lilly’s human companion was not injured, but the 8-year-old dog was not as fortunate. A Shirley animal control officer immediately drove Lilly to an emergency animal hospital where officer Lanteigne recovered her and rushed to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
Lilly suffered severe trauma, fracturing her pelvis in multiple locations, facing internal injuries and having her front right leg later removed due to a serious injury from the train’s wheel.
Lilly the pit bull was rescued by Lanteigne 3 years ago as a companion for his mother who suffers from alcoholism. “We saved her life, and she saved my mom’s life.”
At a time when pit bulls are misunderstood and stereotyped as aggressive, Lilly stands as a testament to the loyalty, bravery and unconditional love of these amazing dogs. “Lilly’s story has moved us all beyond measure. I hope her actions will underscore the truth about Pit Bulls—that they are amazing animals and are as devoted to their family as any other dog,” said Jean Weber, the MSPCA’s director of animal protection.
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If you have a moment Please check out a facebook page that was created for Lilly by her friends and family. Here you can watch Lilly’s journey through her rehabilitation as well as the thousands of friends she has had a positive influence and impact on. http://www.facebook.com/Lillytheheropitbull
Please take a look at the following video which was created by one of Lilly’s family members to show just how special of a dog she truly is……http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFVO2prgOQA
What a wonderful story about the best dogs ever..Pitbulls. So loyal and loving. I’m so proud of Officer David Lanteigne for not only rescuing this beautiful girl, but also staying right by her side through this tough ordeal she is facing. I pray that Lilly is not in much pain through this. This is a story that needs to be sent to everyone you know. Proof that Pitbulls are AWESOME….
Thank you for this story. Prayers and Love to Lilly and her family.
Lilly deserves all the treats in the world. God bless you little girl. You are the best!
You are very kind and I’ll be sure to pass on your positive thoughts
If you have a moment please take a look at the following video which was created by a family member to show just how special of a dog Lilly truly is……http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFVO2prgOQA
This is the kind of thing I like to see. This is what pit bulls are really like, not the mass media portrayal of a dog that will tear your throat out as soon as look at you. People DO not understand – pit bulls are used for fighting because they will do anything for their masters!!
My bull would die for me. And I would die for him.
Very sweet and in another video the owner was very emotional
So heart-warming
i read this on the news and it touch me it says that they was doing a donation i wanted to help but i dont know how….. i am a big fan for pit bulls
The only donation we cod ever ask for would be just your support of this wonderful breed of dogs
If you have a moment Please check out a facebook page that was created for Lilly by her friends and family. Here you can watch Lilly’s journey through her rehabilitation as well as the thousands of friends she has had a positive influence and impact on.
The page is located at http://www.facebook.com/Lillytheheropitbull
Great story.
What a great story. Sad because the dog was injured, but a great story too!! Animals family members should be considered just that and not as property!!! Way to go Lilly!! Good Girl!!!!
So touching!
AW I feel so badly for the poor doggie.
amazing!
Pawsome….