Hero Chihuahua Died Saving 2 Kids, Mother Says
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:12 am(June 30) -- Chihuahuas may be tiny, but their bravery can exceed their size.
That's according to a Northern California woman who says her Chihuahua died protecting her two children from two pit bulls that chewed through a fence and got into her apartment last weekend.
Mayda Estrella, from Richmond, Calif., says her Chihuahua named Manchas jumped between the pit bulls and her 4-year-old son, while she ran to protect her newborn baby. One of the invader dogs looked at the boy and then grabbed Manchas instead, hauling the tiny dog away.
Animal services officials say they found the Chihuahua's body near the pit bulls' owner's home, and the dogs are in custody. Their owner won't face any criminal charges, county officials told several news outlets. But the dogs may be put to sleep, under a county law governing dangerous animals.
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That's according to a Northern California woman who says her Chihuahua died protecting her two children from two pit bulls that chewed through a fence and got into her apartment last weekend.
Mayda Estrella, from Richmond, Calif., says her Chihuahua named Manchas jumped between the pit bulls and her 4-year-old son, while she ran to protect her newborn baby. One of the invader dogs looked at the boy and then grabbed Manchas instead, hauling the tiny dog away.
Animal services officials say they found the Chihuahua's body near the pit bulls' owner's home, and the dogs are in custody. Their owner won't face any criminal charges, county officials told several news outlets. But the dogs may be put to sleep, under a county law governing dangerous animals.
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Even though I can't stand those yappy little dogs, I hate thinking about bigger dogs attacking them. It's a good thing that the kids weren't hurt!
How sad!