When Her Owner Passed Out On Train Tracks, This Pit Bull Did Something Unbelievable

Pit Bulls are descendants of English bull-baiting dogs. According to the aspca.org, these dogs were bred to hold onto bears and bulls by biting around the face and head. When baiting animals were outlawed, the English bull-baiting dogs were bred with smaller, faster terrors to make a more athletic dog – that dog is what we know as the pit bull. This story about Lilly, a pit bull, will make people think twice about saying they are an aggressive breed!

Lilly was adopted by Boston Police Officer, David Lanteigne when she was 6-years old. David wanted his mom, Christine Spain, to have the dog, to help her with her recovery from alcoholism and depression.

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It worked, with Lilly, Christine did start to get better. Christine, unfortunately, relapsed when her family got some terrible news.

Image Credit: Lilly the Hero Pit Bull

One night while out walking with Lilly (now 8 years old), Christine collapsed right on railroad tracks. To make matters worse, a train was heading right for her – Lilly jumped to action and dragged her unconscious mom off the tracks in time!

Image Credit: Lilly the Hero Pit Bull

But Lilly was severely injured by the train; her left front leg had to be amputated. Lilly has fully recovered from her injuries and is the unofficial the spokesdog for her breed!

Image Credit: Lilly the Hero Pit Bull

Even at the age of 6 – Lilly’s family knew she was a special dog when they adopted her. Christine said it was unfortunate that she missed out on the first 6 years of Lilly’s life.

Image Credit: Lilly the Hero Pit Bull

An amazing dog with a lot of love to give! Christine and Lilly have the rest of their lives to make up for lost time!

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