Guide dog sacrifices life saving owner's child [View all]
Guide dog sacrifices life saving owner's child
10:03 AM, Sep 26, 2013
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On Monday, Dave Furukawa, who is visually impaired, was walking his young son to school along with Simon. As the trio crossed Brownwood Avenue, witnesses saw a car run a stop sign and strike the 80-pound Boxer, then Furukawa.
Bystanders have told the Furukawa family that Simon's protective instinct kicked in, despite injuries that would prove to be fatal.
"What people have said is that Simon either got up or jumped out, and pushed my son out of the path of the car," said Furukawa,who has counted on Simon as his companion and guide for the last four years. "This is true loyalty and courage."
Witnesses lifted Furukawa's 4-year-old son, Will, and took him to his mother. Simon went with them.
"Broken leg, gash on his side and internal bleeding, but he followed home," said Furukawa. "Once he was sure Will was OK, he laid down.
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