Underdog

"George," one gutsy Jack Russell terrier, gets medal for saving kids

By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Filed 5.6.07

(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.

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.

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Photo captions & credits: "George, a 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier that gave his life to save five New Zealand children from two marauding pitbulls, is seen in New Plymouth, New Zealand in this undated file photo. New Zealand's main animal welfare." Courtesy of the AP