An Australian dog was hailed as a hero yesterday after it risked its
life to save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire, rescuers
said.
In a case which gives the lie to the saying about
'fighting like cats and dogs', the terrier cross named Leo had to be
revived with oxygen and heart massage after his ordeal. Fire broke out
overnight at the house in Australia's southern city of Melbourne, where
he was guarding the kittens.
Fire fighters who revived Leo said
he refused to leave the building and was found by them alongside the
litter of kittens, despite thick smoke.
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