Pit Bull Saves Little Girl
When Savannah Vanese, 11, was outside in her family’s chicken coop, their pit bull, Tank reportedly noticed something in the coop that put her life in danger: a raccoon, reports WTIC-TV. The dog, who is barely 2 years old in human years, reportedly began barking wildly and ran into the chicken coop.
Tank and the raccoon began fighting and the dog was reportedly scratched in the face. Tank ultimately killed the raccoon — but that wasn’t the end of their troubles.
The raccoon tested positive for rabies, which meant Tank could have been infected — and could have infected his family.
The pit bull is being quarantined for six months and Savannah is unable to see him because of her age, WTIC-TV notes.
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Pilotshark February 13th, 2015 at 13:34
Well I be pulling for you Tank!!!
Pilotshark February 13th, 2015 at 14:34
Well I be pulling for you Tank!!!
Um Cara February 13th, 2015 at 14:38
Long time LibLanders know I hate raccoons almost as much as I hate unicorns. They’ve put the hurt on my own puppy in the past (raccoons, not unicorns).
Get well, Tank – Savannah needs you!
Um Cara February 13th, 2015 at 15:38
Long time LibLanders know I hate raccoons almost as much as I hate unicorns. They’ve put the hurt on my own puppy in the past (raccoons, not unicorns).
Get well, Tank – Savannah needs you!
Dwendt44 February 13th, 2015 at 15:38
you’d think we’d have a test for that by now. Six months seems like a long time to wait and see if he goes off.
Um Cara February 13th, 2015 at 16:05
We do have a test, but it involves killing the critter :(
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 17:28
Obviously the family did not have the dog vaccinated, very sad for all involved
Dwendt44 February 13th, 2015 at 16:38
you’d think we’d have a test for that by now. Six months seems like a long time to wait and see if he goes off.
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 18:28
Obviously the family did not have the dog vaccinated, very sad for all involved
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 16:25
Just treat the dog for rabies and be done with it.
Gina February 13th, 2015 at 16:56
Meaning dogs are not routinely vaccinated against rabies in the US? Hi Tracey! :)
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 17:06
The dog should have been vaccinated but it is not 100% fool proof. There is a treatment, it is hard on the dog but he can remain home with his pack feeling safe and loved. Hi Gina!
Gina February 13th, 2015 at 17:16
That would be the right solution. The poor boy will be away for six months without treatment, at risk , or surely I’d say, getting rabies. How awkward!
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 17:20
That poor dog will be in a cage for 6 months, it is horrible. He will not be able to see his most wonderful little pal.
Gina February 13th, 2015 at 17:33
Such a punishment for both!
Mike February 13th, 2015 at 17:45
It’s mandatory in my state.
Gina February 13th, 2015 at 17:51
In my country too!
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 17:25
Just treat the dog for rabies and be done with it.
Gina Bousquet February 13th, 2015 at 17:56
Meaning dogs are not routinely vaccinated against rabies in the US? Hi Tracey! :)
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 18:06
The dog should have been vaccinated but it is not 100% fool proof. There is a treatment, it is hard on the dog but he can remain home with his pack feeling safe and loved. Hi Gina!
Gina Bousquet February 13th, 2015 at 18:16
That would be the right solution. The poor boy will be away for six months without treatment, at risk of getting rabies. How awkward!
tracey marie February 13th, 2015 at 18:20
That poor dog will be in a cage for 6 months, it is horrible. He will not be able to see his most wonderful little pal.
Gina Bousquet February 13th, 2015 at 18:33
Such a punishment for both!
Mike February 13th, 2015 at 18:45
It’s mandatory in my state.
Gina Bousquet February 13th, 2015 at 18:51
In my country too!