Dog’s loving and protective instinct had averted tragedy

Home security footage captured the incident and rescue on video at the property in Jardinópolis, São Paulo, Brazil, which was widely shared on social media platforms.While sniffing around by his family’s pool, Pulma, a Chihuahua, slipped and fell into the water. He paddled with his little paws the best he could, but it soon became clear that he wasn’t able to get out on his own. In the video, you can see several dogs on a deck by a pool when Pulma accidentally steps too close to the edge and falls in.

The struggling pup tries to climb out but the ledge is too steep. Pulma was at risk of drowning. But then a hero emerged. It was Pulma’s pit bull pal, Athena. Thankfully, it only takes a few moments for Athena to hear some commotion and come running down the stairs. As soon as she spots little Puma in the water, she works on getting her out – even getting into the pool herself to rescue the pup! The dogs’ owners were at home at the time. They ran outside after they heard splashing, only to discover Athena had rescued Pulma already.

The pittie had saved the day

At first, owner Janaina Leite was worried that Athena’s grip might be too strong as she moved Pulma from the pool, but after she released the pup, he emerged startled but unscathed. “It was a big scare. [But] thanks to her, and God, Pulma was unharmed,” said Janaina Leite. “Athena is very affectionate and protective of her siblings. She is very special.” Athena’s loving and protective instinct had averted tragedy, but Leite plans to do more. Even though this was the first time one of the dogs had fallen into the pool, she still intends to take precautions to avoid another mishap. Watch the video, the protective pittie plays lifeguard and rescues puppy from drowning.

“We are looking into putting some protection around the pool,” she said. “This certainly will not happen again. We love our fur babies.” And as Athena’s actions prove, they very much love one another.

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