UK Guide dog saves baby, pushes pram from path of careering car in Lancashire

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The dog managed to wrench herself free from the grip of her owner Jessica Cowley, who is registered blind, after she spotted the car heading for the pram, which had one-year-old Jacob in.

Jet, a black Labrador who has been a guide dog for five years, pushed the pram out of the way of the car, which then hit Mrs Cowley, knocking her to the ground.

Mrs Cowley said Jet had not been specifically trained for this type of rescue but was very protective of her young son.

Mrs Cowley, 28, said: "Just after we stepped off the kerb to cross the entrance of the car park, I heard a screeching of a car and it banged into me sending me flying.

"Just before it hit me I felt Jet let go. She is a strong dog and she pulled out of my hand and actually pushed the pram out of the way.

"The pram toppled over but Jacob was out of safety and even while I was lying face down on the ground, I was happy to know he was safe.

"She reacted really quickly, and she's just amazing.
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“She was worried about me but once she had licked my face and checked I was conscious she was fine.

“She loves Jacob and thinks of him as her own. What she did was extremely brave and I am very proud of her.”
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wfgodot said:

Guide dog saved baby by pushing pram away from car. (Telegraph)


much more at the link, with pictures of mother and child and Jet the hero Lab

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coastal said:

Oh, look at his face!

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TrackerSam said:

Great story but what does 'registered blind mean? She's not blind, she's wearing glasses and she spotted the car.

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Sonya610 said:

You referring to the baby's face? The hero canine is female.

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legalmania said:

Labradors are such good dogs. This one is exceptionally smart. To break loose from her owner to save the baby is just awesome. It amazes me that the dog was able to do more than most people. By the way I'm asking everyone for their positive thoughts for my dog Athena who had surgery on her ear. She's doing find so far but has to wear the very uncomfortable cone or what I call a radar tower on her head, and she hates it. Her ear swelled up for unknown reasons. She had to have her ear drained and so far it looks o.k. In about 7 days she gets her stitches out.

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legalmania said:

Labradors are such good dogs. This one is exceptionally smart. To break loose from her owner to save the baby is just awesome. It amazes me that the dog was able to do more than most people. By the way I'm asking everyone for their positive thoughts for my dog Athena who had surgery on her ear. She's doing find so far but has to wear the very uncomfortable cone or what I call a radar tower on her head, and she hates it. Her ear swelled up for unknown reasons. She had to have her ear drained and so far it looks o.k. In about 7 days she gets her stitches out.

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