The dog, Precious, guarded her unconscious owner after fire
broke out at their Landover Hills, Maryland, home earlier this month. Precious
stood guard over her even after fire crews arrived at the home — but she ended
up at an animal shelter with her puppy, Molly, because of Prince George's
County's ban on their breed.
The next day, Precious and Molly found a new home with their
owner's sister, Megan Sanchez, who lives in Montgomery County.
"She just wanted to protect her mommy; that's
all," Sanchez said about Precious. "And her house."
But Sanchez and her family soon found they were unable to
care for Precious or her puppy. They were able to rehome Molly, but Precious
was left without a family. That's when a friend contacted Jessica Stuby and her
organization, Babes 4 Bullies, for help.
Stuby said Precious has been amazing companion since she
began fostering her.
"She's doing great. She's actually at work with me.
She's been a wonderful companion," Stuby said.
Precious suffered from smoke inhalation as a result of the
fire and also had fleas. Stuby said she wants to give Precious time to
recuperate and will focus on finding her a home in the new year.
On Dec. 2, Precious made headlines for her act of devotion.
In fact, firefighters said they had trouble getting to her owner — who was hurt
in the fire and lying unconscious on the front lawn — because the loyal dog was
standing over her.
Firefighters tried to call Precious away, but she wouldn't
budge and acted aggressively when they approached. They eventually deployed a
powder fire extinguisher in her direction, causing Precious to run away and
giving them time to get the woman onto a stretcher.
Stuby hopes Precious' story will help change the law that
kept her from returning to her owner.
"I think the main important goal isn't to rehome, but
that her story can change people's mind about the breed," Stuby said.
"She's not just an amazing dog — this breed is an amazing breed."
For more information on Precious, contact Babes 4 Bullies
at info@babes4bullies.com
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