A small dog is being hailed a hero for saving her family after a bear walked into their North Carolina home late last week. According to multiple sources, Pickles, weighing in at just five pounds, bravely chased the bear out of his Black Mountain home on Friday morning.
Dog’s owner recounts the horrible encounter
Pickles’ owner, Tiffany Merrill, told WLOS News,
“I thought I was gonna die. I started yelling for my kids. ‘Shut your doors! Shut your doors! There’s a bear in the house.”
Pickles didn’t hesitate to confront the huge intruder who had walked into the house when Merrill opened the door. She said, “My dog came out, started barking and got the bears attention, and got the bear outside and he saved my life.”
After Pickles ran outside, the bear attacked and killed him. His owner expressed grief about her inability to intervene and save his life. Pickles will be remembered for his unwavering devotion, and constant companionship. Merrill told the news agency, “He was always with me. If I stayed up late, he stayed up late. If i wanted to go somewhere, he wanted to go somewhere.”
(Screenshot of Pickles via Fox 8 News)
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RIP pickles you will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
You are in my prayers and thoughts Tiffany Merrill
Pickles you did good, you were very brave and sacrificed everything for your family. RIP Pickles.
Rest in peace Pickles, you gave your life for your family against odds much bigger than you. My condolences for this family for their loss, Such a tragedy!
RIP Pickles, your family was very fortunate to have such a brave dog that saved his family by confronting this huge bear. I am so sorry that Pickles life was cut short and feel so bad for his family that had to see this. Dogs are a miracle and are loyal till the end.
OH BLESS LITTLE PICKLES! when I saw the post, I didn’t expect it to end in tragedy!
Heroes and angels come in all sizes! Continue to watch over us from heaven, dear sweet Pickles!
Animals love us and will go to their death for us. How anyone can harm an animals is beyond me….they cherish us and every minute with us. RIP Pickles…. you are a hero.
Tears for Pickles. RIP little hero. So sad.