Touch of Nature Environmental Center recently issued the following announcement.
During a morning hike, Paula Godwin and her golden retriever, Todd, came across a rattlesnake in Arizona.
Godwin nearly stepped on the snake but Todd leaped in between his owner and the snake that was about to strike. Godwin was spared but Todd suffered a serious bite on his snout.
Godwin rushed her dog to a local animal hospital where he was treated for the bite, KPHO-TV reported.
Godwin recounted the attack on Facebook, writing: "It was a beautiful morning but as we were walking down the hill I literally almost stepped on a mf rattlesnake. But my hero of a puppy Todd saved me. He jumped right in front of my leg were I surely would have got bit. This is what a hero looks like. Please say a little prayer for my sweet hero," she said.
Godwin provided an update to the pup's condition Sunday, saying her pet is healing from the attack.
She also thanked concerned followers, writing, "Your kindness and support is truly a blessing."
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