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Janice · 12-05-2006, 11:44 AM

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Dog tunnels through snow to save owners

A seven year old German Shephard - Timberwolf mixed dog named Shana is quite a canine hero in Alden as the story spreads of her efforts to save her owners during the October surprise storm.

Eve and Norman Fertig, who are both 81 years old, were out treating injured birds in the Wildlife Sanctuary on their Alden property on the night of October 12th. They left as the storm intensified but, were soon trapped by falling trees and heavy snow as they tried to walk back to their home. Eve realized they could die in the bitter cold but, fortunately, Shana was with them.

As the cold and snow chilled them both without heavy coats and gloves, Shana started digging under the snow and trees.

(For more on the canine hero, click on the video link to the right.)

The dog actually dug a foot wide tunnel about 20 feet to the home.

Shana barked but, the couple hesistated, so they say the dog came back and tugged on Eve's jacket. She says the 160 pound dog actually pulled her onto its broad back and crawled through the tunnel. Her husband held on as well as they slowly crawled all the way back to their home. They made it back to the back deck, opened their door and fell in to the house exhausted but safe.

Brad Russ · 12-05-2006, 11:50 AM

This is why dogs are man and woman's best friend!! I honestly think there are more loyal animals then there are humans, and this is yet another example of that. Thanks for posting this Janice!! Nothing like an inspirational story like this to start off the day!!

Janice · 12-05-2006, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

This is why dogs are man and woman's best friend!! I honestly think there are more loyal animals then there are humans

So true. That was quite a job, digging a foot-wide tunnel that was 20-feet long, and carrying the woman on her back. That's just amazing to me. Big dog at 160 pounds. God Bless her.

Brad Russ · 12-05-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

So true. That was quite a job, digging a foot-wide tunnel that was 20-feet long, and carrying the woman on her back. That's just amazing to me. Big dog at 160 pounds. God Bless her.

I agree, this is definitely one of the more amazing stories Iv'e heard in awhile, and further confirmation of my long time belief that many animals are really Angels, in animals bodies.

12-05-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Dog tunnels through snow to save owners http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=154 Dog tunnels through snow to save owners A seven year old German Shephard - Timberwolf mixed dog named Shana is quite a canine hero in Alden as the story spreads of her efforts to save her owners during the October surprise storm. Eve and Norman Fertig, who are both 81 years old, were out treating injured birds in the Wildlife Sanctuary on their Alden property on the night of October 12th. They left as the storm intensified but, were soon trapped by falling trees and heavy snow as they tried to walk back to their home. Eve realized they could die in the bitter cold but, fortunately, Shana was with them. As the cold and snow chilled them both without heavy coats and gloves, Shana started digging under the snow and trees. (For more on the canine hero, click on the video link to the right.) The dog actually dug a foot wide tunnel about 20 feet to the home. Shana barked but, the couple hesistated, so they say the dog came back and tugged on Eve's jacket. She says the 160 pound dog actually pulled her onto its broad back and crawled through the tunnel. Her husband held on as well as they slowly crawled all the way back to their home. They made it back to the back deck, opened their door and fell in to the house exhausted but safe.

12-05-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	This is why dogs are man and woman's best friend!! I honestly think there are more loyal animals then there are humans, and this is yet another example of that. Thanks for posting this Janice!! Nothing like an inspirational story like this to start off the day!!
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