Family Dogs Nearly Sacrifice Their Lives Guarding 2 Toddlers From Poisonous Snake

Dogs may be the most selfless beings on Earth, and this story proves that they’d take a bullet for the ones that they love – or in this case, a snake bite. Pups Slayer and Paco, who belong to Melissa Butt, were in their Florida backyard with Butt’s two grandkids, ages four and one. The dogs suddenly became fixated on something in the grass, and refused to come when called, which is uncharacteristic, according to Butt. Image Source: Screen Shot via Fox 13 As it turned out, they had found a poisonous snake, possibly a copperhead, and were keeping the deadly serpent away from the children. Paco was bitten in the leg, which luckily, only resulted in minor injuries. Image Source: Screen Shot via Fox 13 But Slayer suffered life-threatening trauma after getting struck in the face, receiving the brunt of the venom and resulting in severe swelling. Image Source: Screen Shot via Fox 13 The 3-year-old Pit Bull’s fate was uncertain for a few days, but after emergency treatment and hefty doses of antivenin, Slayer pulled through, to the relief of his humans! Understandably, their family is thrilled and relieved that both pooches and precious grandkids are safe and sound. After visiting with the...