Dog Shot Four Times To Save Boy From Burglars

Oct 15, 2018 by apost team

When the Mercado family’s home was broken into, their dog stepped up. The dog immediately began courageously protecting his home and owner.

The dog is named a hero as he was shot four times by burglars. The family is cherishing their beloved furry friend with all their hearts after the incident.

Sixteen-year-old, Javier Mercado, and his two-year-old German Shepard, Rex, were home alone when burglars broke into their apartment in Des Moines, Washington. On the GoFundMe page, Susy Cadena, Javier's aunt, recalls the boy hiding from the burglars with Rex in a closet.

Then, the dog reacted against the intrusion. Rex went downstairs and attacked the burglars to protect his owner. The burglars beat Rex bloody until he retreated to check on Javier.

The dog stayed hidden with the boy as the burglars began searching in the upstairs bedrooms. Rex began attacking the intruders as they entered the bedroom he and Javier were hiding in.

During the fight, the burglars shot the dog four times before they fled after hearing sirens. The boy believes the bravery and sacrifice of the dog saved his life.

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Once the burglars fled, Rex went to BluePearl Veterinary Partners for treatment of his wounds.The dog was in need of life-saving surgery, so Susy created a page on GoFundMe. Susy wants Rex to get the care he deserves, especially after the loyalty and bravery he showed while keeping Javier safe.

Through the site, the Mercado family set a goal to raise ten thousand dollars and raised over fifty-eight thousand dollars. The family is grateful for all the support they received. Susy assures everyone who donated that all the profits were going toward Rex's recovery.

Susy said that any leftover funds would be donated to foundations that help and support animals.

The Mercado family is grateful to have Rex, and Javier is proud to have him as a loyal companion. Rex truly represents the honor, the virtue, and the might of man's best friend.

The bravery that Rex had during the intrusion instinctively drove him to protect his home and family. He sacrificed himself selflessly to ensure Javier had a fighting chance. Luckily, due to the support he got from people who donated on GoFundMe, Rex was able to overcome the injuries he attained from the attack.

Nevertheless, the bullets that Rex took during the fight should not go unnoticed. I hope the story of Rex warms your heart and encourages you to promote his sacrifice to others.

Your actions will help more and more people to learn and come to see just how loyal and loving man's best friend is. And, I hope the movement that you help to start will inspire others to contribute, as you did.

If you feel inspired by the story of Rex, feel free to comment. Give your opinion and let us know how Rex's sacrifice touched your heart - and don't forget to share with your friends to remind them why dogs are regarded as "man's best friend"!