CALVERT, Md. (AP) - Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life. Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved.
"The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest."
That's when the apple dislodged and Toby started licking her face to keep her from passing out, she said.
"I literally have pawprint-shaped bruises on my chest. I'm still a little hoarse, but otherwise, I'm OK," Parkhurst said.
"The doctor said I probably wouldnt be here without Toby," said Parkhurst, a jewelry artist. "I keep looking at him and saying 'Youre amazing.'"
This article made me think of all the animals we had growing up. Did you ever have an animal that did something that you thought was amazing?
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Dog's mans best friend! They have alway stated a dog can sense when something is wrong with it owners
I agree, my little babies are the best protectors. They may be small but they have a big bite! Ladiva I could see my little grandbaby trying to be a hero!
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That is so amazing!!! See Ladiva. . . That's why I want a big dog!! (From our previous discussions.)
"Be very careful if you make a woman cry, because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man's rib. Not from his feet to be walked on. Not from his head to be superior. But from his side to be equal. Under the arm to be protected, and next to the heart to be loved."
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That is so amazing!!! See Ladiva. . . That's why I want a big dog!! (From our previous discussions.)
Oh come on now Ms. Alabama...you know Bella could have done the same thing. She might have had to reach her tiny little puppy paws in and retrieve the object but I know she would have done all possible to save LaDiva.
I like big dogs too though...and little. I don't care what size they are...I just love dogs.
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