6.George
Anyone who has ever owned a Jack Russell terrier can attest that they are like giant dogs in tiny bodies, fearlessly spirited and willing to take on anything. This courage led a nine-year-old terrier named George to take on a pair of rampaging pit bulls in New Zealand.
George was playing with a group of kids when the two attacked. George defended the children valiantly, allowing them time to escape, but he was no match for the bigger dogs. One of the boys later said, “George tried to protect us by barking and rushing at tem, but they started to bite him—one on the head and one on the back. We ran off crying and some people saw what was happening and rescued George.”
The little terrier survived the mauling, but he was so badly injured that his owner was forced to put him to sleep. The pit bulls were also euthanized. George received many honors for his bravery, including a Purple Heart from American veteran Jerrell Hudman, who was touched by the story.
