Southern Alberta man reunites with dogs who kept him warm, safe from coyotes while stuck in a ditch

A dog named "Hero" is shown in this handout photo provided by the Taber Lost Paws Society. A man who became stuck in a muddy ditch in southern Alberta for two days was rescued after police say his injured dog stayed close by during the ordeal, keeping his master warm and at one point even fighting off coyotes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Taber Lost Paws Society **MANDATORY CREDIT**

By The Canadian Press

Posted Apr 8, 2024 8:22 am.

An animal rescue in southern Alberta has posted a video of an owner being reunited with his two dogs after they made headlines earlier this month.

The Taber Lost Paws Society video shows the two Akitas, named Hero and Tora, excited to see their owner, who the video identifies only as Alan.

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Police say Hero kept his master warm and safe from coyotes when the man got stuck in a muddy ditch for two days.

The Taber Lost Paws Society cared for the dogs while their master recovered in hospital, and also launched a successful GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for vet bills. 

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