🐶❤️🐶 A Brave Pup Saved Her Family From a Bear 🐶❤️🐶
In today's issue:
-Meet our dog of the day
-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day
-Get great information in our featured article
-Take our action of the week
-Check out our family photo of the day
Dog(s) of the Day: In loving memory of Bella
Want your pup to be featured here?
Join our Facebook group - Post Your Pooch!
Meme of the day: Uh oh!
The Little Savior Who Stood Her Ground: Half-Blind Senior Dog "Honey" Survives Heroic Bear Encounter
In a world where we often look to protect our senior pets, a 12-year-old Australian Cattle Dog named Honey recently proved that age and physical limits are no match for a heart full of loyalty. Despite being partially blind from a past encounter with a porcupine, the New Mexico pup has earned the title of "Bear Slayer" after defending her family’s farm from a hungry predator.
A Midnight Stand
The harrowing encounter took place in the quiet community of Cordova, where Honey lives with the Martinez family. Security footage and tracks later revealed that a bear, likely fresh out of hibernation and searching for an easy meal, wandered onto the property.
While most would expect a 12-year-old dog to seek shelter, Honey did the exact opposite. She spent the night moving back and forth between the family’s animal coops, placing herself directly between the bear and more than 60 chickens and two horses. By the time the sun rose, not a single other animal on the farm had been touched—but Honey was nowhere to be found.
The Road to Recovery
When the Martinez family finally found Honey the next morning, her injuries were devastating. She had suffered deep punctures and a traumatic wound where the bear had nearly scalped her. Her family rushed her to Española Humane, where the veterinary team worked tirelessly to save the senior hero.
"She is our little savior," said her owner, Denise Martinez. "She risked her life to save not just the coop—but her family—from that bear."
A Fearless Heart (Mostly)
After undergoing surgery and weeks of intensive care, Honey is finally back home where she belongs. The shelter staff noted that while Honey was brave enough to stare down a bear, she remains hilariously terrified of the household vacuum cleaner—a small quirk that makes her incredible bravery even more touching.
Honey’s story is a powerful reminder of the "badassery" of senior dogs. She didn't just survive; she chose her family over her own safety, proving that even a "sassy senior" can be a superhero when it matters most.
Action of the Week: Demand an abuse registry to protect pets
(Petition description may be disturbing)
Dog Food and Supplement Recalls
Here are the recent recalls and advisories:
- Bonnihill Farms (Fromm Family Foods) - BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs for potential plastic contamination
- Foodynamics - Freeze Dried Pet Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
- Nature’s Own - Pet Chews Bully Bites Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Family Photo of the Day:
Want to help find lost pets?
Download our RoverAlert app to receive notifications of missing pets in your area.
We want to feature your pup!
We want to share your pup with our pack. Email us your favorite doggy pic or video with your pup’s name, and we'll try to feature it as a family photo in one of our upcoming newsletters or on our Facebook page.
