Walking around the desert during a hot summer day is not the safest thing to do and a woman named Paula Goodwin learned this the hard way! Even though you can never know what might be roaming in the sand or if a snake is hiding in the grass, Paula still didn’t look where she was stepping and she ended up crossing paths with a rattlesnake!

20. Meet Todd

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This little fella is called Todd and he is a life saver! Today’s story will show you that even though some dogs might be small in size, they will do everything in their power to save their owners.

19. Taking A Walk

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Our story starts when Paula decided to take a walk on a hot summer’s day. As Paula was enjoying her walk, she heard something moving in the grass! Was it a snake?

18. It’s A Rattlesnake

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Paula wasn’t being careful and she crossed paths with a rattlesnake. This breed of snakes is known for being aggressive and Paula’s life was in danger. Luckily for her, the small dog named Todd jumped towards the snake and saved her!

17. Todd Is A Hero

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Despite his small size, Todd has a huge heart! The little dog didn’t hesitate to jump in front of the snake who was getting ready to bite his owner and he got bitten instead. We have to warn you that the next picture is shocking!

16. Todd Gets Bit

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Todd was bitten by the rattlesnake while saving his owner, but this is the price to pay for being a hero. Unfortunately, the snake’s bite had venom and things were not looking well for Todd’s health.

15. Taking Good Care Of Todd

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Paula realized that Todd saved her life and she was grateful for that. This is why she rushed straight to the vet in order to take good care of Todd and help save his life.

14. Visiting The Vet

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Since Paula was walking around a place that’s filled with rattlesnakes, the vet had a big stock of antivenom. Therefore, Todd’s health was quickly stabilizing.

13. Hero Cape

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Todd started feeling better as soon as the antivenom was administered. Paula was super happy to see this, especially since she knows that the only reason Todd attacked the snake is that she was in danger.

12. Feeling Better

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A couple of days after the snake attacked Todd, the dog made a full recovery. This was amazing news and the vet said that Todd was ready to go on walks once again. And that’s not all!

11. Amazing Turn Of Events

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Can you believe how lucky Paula got that she brought Todd with her on that afternoon walk? I don’t even want to imagine what the outcome of the rattlesnake encounter would’ve been if Todd wasn’t around. The pooch even became an internet celebrity and he’s enjoying every second of it, check it out in the next photo!

10. Great Dog

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Now that Todd made a full recovery, Paula started taking him on more walks. Paula felt like she needed to make up for Todd’s amazing gesture and she took him and her other dog on more walks than usual. He sure likes having fun! The next photo is adorable…

9. Having Fun

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Paula says that Todd doesn’t really care about the rattlesnake attack and he isn’t afraid to run around. Not just that, but Todd loves nothing more than to have fun by running around the park.

8. Paula Is Grateful

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If one thing is certain, then it must be that Todd is a hero and that Paula is forever going to be grateful for that. Stories like this are rare and they show us how amazing dogs can be.

7. A Loyal Best Friend

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What we can take form Todd’s actions is that dogs are truly a man’s best friend. They are loyal and are willing to do anything in order to keep their owners safe.

6. Pleasant Walks

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Paula knows that she can go on pleasant walks whenever she wants without having to worry about anything as long as Todd is sitting by her side.

5. Cutest Dogs Ever

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Aren’t these two dogs just the cutest thing ever? Paula is lucky to have them as her walking companions because no harm is ever going to come to her.

4. The Bigger Dog

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Paula says that even though Todd and the bigger dog are not relatives, they act just like father and son. The bigger golden retriever is teaching Todd the ways of being a loyal companion and he is doing a great job!

3. Sunset

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The two golden retrievers are in for a bunch of amazing adventures because Paula loves to go on outdoor trips. The two dogs are going to have lots of fun every time Paula takes them camping.

2. A Great Team

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These two dogs are not just the most adorable golden retrievers ever, but they also make a great team. Paula says that Todd and his older best friend are always having fun together and that nothing gets in their way.

1. Amazing Story

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Todd is a hero and there’s no doubt about that. Do you think your dog would jump in front of danger to protect you?