Dog gets medal for saving kids

(Very brave Jack Russell, who saved some children from pitbulls, but at the cost of his own life).

Tue May 8, 2:53 AM ET

WELLINGTON (AFP) - Nine-year-old Jack Russell terrier George is being honoured with a posthumous bravery medal for saving five New Zealand children from an attack by two pitbulls.
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The medal from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) comes after US Vietnam veteran Jerrell Hudman said he was sending his Purple Heart medal to George's owner after hearing of the dog's bravery.

George, who had a heart problem, won fame after defending five children from the pitbulls in the small North Island town of Manaia a week and a half ago. The two pitbulls rushed at the five children on the street, prompting George to charge the much larger dogs as the children escaped.

The Jack Russell was badly mauled by the two pitbulls and later had to be put down because of his extensive injuries. The two pitbulls were also put down.
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I'm so sad that he didn't survive.

He deserves this medal of honor.

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Better George than ours.

:cry:

There are grown people who would not have done what he did.

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:cry:

What a wonderful dog!

Rest in peace, George...

Well done. You did a wonderful, wonderful thing.