An elderly dog is being hailed a hero for keeping a lost child safe from harm. According to multiple sources, 17-year-old Max, a blue heeler, stayed by the side of three-year-old Aurora, who got lost on rural property in Queensland on Friday afternoon.
As reported by the Express U.K., little Aurora could not be found on Friday, despite a widespread search. She was missing throughout the rainy night, but on Saturday morning the break searchers were desperately hoping for came when the child’s voice could be heard at the top of a mountain.
As searchers walked towards the girl’s voice, they met up with old Max, the deaf and partially blind dog who had stayed by the young child through the night. Max led searchers directly back to the lost little girl, who “smelled of dog” and had obviously been comforted by Max throughout her time away.
The Queensland Police Service has hailed the elderly dog a hero, writing:
SUCH A GOOD BOY, MAX! He stayed with his three-year-old human last night whilst she was lost near Warwick. For keeping her safe until she was found, you’re now an honorary police dog!
🐶
(Image via Facebook)
More news and updates at the National Animal News Facebook page.
Home sought for blind dog and canine guide – read more here.
Owner kicked fallen horse in the face – read more here.
Story idea? Please email [email protected] for consideration
Did you know that if you want to get updates from a Facebook page, you have to do more than just “like” it? To get recent postings in your Facebook feed, you must also hover your mouse over the word “following” and then click “see first” from the drop-down menu. You may want to check back with your favorite pages on occasion because Facebook often changes your settings, no longer having your favorites among those to “see first.”
How sweet!
This shows the loyalty of our canine companions unlike most people.
I love senior dogs!!! They are the best!!
I pray he finds a home. poor little dog. glad to hear the child was ok.
Why didn’t they help and adopt the dog.After all he saved the child life.Heartless people ????????????????????????????
I hope anyone take care of this hero Max ???????????? He reserves a careful Home ????????????????????????Whish you luck sweetie ????????????????