How a rescue dog fought to protect her new family against intruders despite being shot in jaw

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How a rescue dog fought to protect her new family against intruders despite being shot in jaw
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Unfortunately, Biewer Yorkie Holly died while also trying to the protect the family when two armed robbers broke into the Lamont home

Cape Town – The bravery of Kei, a Malinois cross, has helped to save the lives of the family who took it in last year and touched many hearts – an example of how an unwanted, cross-breed SPCA animal can go from ’’zero to hero’’.

Despite her injuries, Kei tried to alert a neighbour, CCTV showed. She couldn’t bark because one of the bullets had shattered her jaw, then ran down to the lake looking for help. ’’Kei recognised danger immediately and flew across the room before the intruder could get through the door, attacking him with a force he wasn't expecting.

’’She couldn't bark because one of the bullets had shattered her jaw. With no luck, she ran down to the lake, a place she's familiar with, looking for help.

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