dsmith Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We were a bit worried about leaving dh's parents for a few weeks while we travel. They both have various health issues, have suffered falls, etc. While checking in with them tonight, we found out that my fil had fallen out of bed in the middle of the night and couldn't get up. My mil had fallen asleep on the downstairs couch, as she often does, and didn't hear a thing. Our dog has been sleeping with fil since we've been gone, and ran downstairs after this happened. He barked like crazy at mil, ran repeatedly to the stairs and back to her on the couch crying, etc. until she got up and followed him to my fil's bedroom. Thankfully he wasn't seriously injured, but he could have been laying there for hours, as he had removed his medical alert device and mil didn't hear him calling for her at all. I think our pup deserves a big bone when we get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 That is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 That is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm glad your father is OK. What an amazing dog!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 That is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Wonderful dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 How cool !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 That's great! Yep, special treats for pooch are in order! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Love this! ♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 wow, great dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Your dog's name wouldn't happen to be Lassie would it? Great story! Great dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 awe! Great puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 What a good doggy!!!! What a relief that FIL is okay, just shaken up, probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 We found out tonight that fil didn't realize that his hand is swollen quite a bit, so he is having x-rays in the morning. Hopefully it is a minor injury, as he's not feeling any pain. The dog has been following him everywhere since his fall, lol. He is taking his job very seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 That is great! Love your story. Hope FIL's hand feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Oh, what a wonderful pup! That's fantastic! What a good, good dog. My elderly aunt's dog saved her life last winter - she fell on her porch (outside) in the cold, and the dog ran to the neighbor's house. She ended up with a broken hip among other things - she almost died. But she's recovered now, and we are all grateful to her doggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 What a great dog! I bet your DH's parents are especially glad he's staying with them. I hope your FIL's hand heals quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Oh, what a wonderful pup! That's fantastic! What a good, good dog. My elderly aunt's dog saved her life last winter - she fell on her porch (outside) in the cold, and the dog ran to the neighbor's house. She ended up with a broken hip among other things - she almost died. But she's recovered now, and we are all grateful to her doggy.[/ That is amazing! Dogs really are incredible animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 That is awesome! What kind of dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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