It was an absolutely terrifying moment for Heidi the German Shepherd when she was simply on a boat with her owner in Moreton Bay, Australia, and then the vessel suddenly started to take on water and eventually sank. It’s often said that a dog is a man’s best friend, and that’s something that Heidi has definitely proven. After she was rescued, she helped police officers to find her owner and get him to safety as well.

What makes this even more spectacular, is that the German Shepherd was treading water for no less than eleven hours!

She was found swimming near a couple of items from the ship, including a wetsuit, tackle box, and even a fuel tank. Luckily, a fisherman was able to spot the pooch very early in the morning, and he immediately notified the authorities to get this pup out of the water. Heidi was drifting around for an incredibly long time, and it’s amazing that she was able to survive for so long.

After the fisherman found her, Heidi was quickly rescued and brought to dry grounds at the Manly Boat Harbour. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service then took care of her.

Of course, the work wasn’t done, because they knew that Heidi’s owner was still out there somewhere at sea.

The German Shepherd was then taken to a veterinarian for a large check-up, but luckily she didn’t suffer from any severe injuries and will be making a full recovery.

The Brisbane Water Police immediately stepped in and began a large rescue operation for the man about an hour and a half after Heidi was spotted drifting. The police employed a Rescue 500 helicopter, a jet ski as well as four additional police vessels. Marine Coast Guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue were assisting during the rescue.

As the search progressed, police started fearing the worst.

They encountered more floating items from the boat, and they indicated that something very bad was going on. Luckily, the man was found eventually after three hours of searching. The 63-year-old man was clinging to a piece of the vessel, trying to survive until help arrived.

According to the boat owner, the vessel lost power and then started to take on water.

After fifteen hours of drifting in the water, the man was immediately transported to the hospital. Luckily, just like his loyal and brave four-footer, he didn’t suffer from any severe injuries and will be doing fine.

In the meantime, Sergeant Jay Bairstow from the Brisbane Water Police took care of Heidi and treated her with some much-needed rest and delicious treats. He also wanted to share some wise words for people going on the water.

“We would take this opportunity to remind boaties to plan for the worst when they’re out on the water,” Senior Sergeant Bairstow said. “Always wear personal flotation device and ensure that your safety equipment, including EPIRBs, are tested and in good order,” he added.

Luckily, all’s well that ends well.

“Thankfully there was a happy ending to this search and Heidi was able to be our honorary PD for the day.”
What an amazing rescue!

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Source: ABC7, WHDH, Queensland Police Service

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Elliot, a German Shepard/Husky mix, loves to go swimming. When his humans saw how much he loved the water they bought a pool to share with him. But they were surprised when they discovered their puppy was taking dips in the backyard’s pool all on his own.

His humans shared: “We had just started realizing that when we would let him in[to] the backyard he would climb into the pool and be all wet when we would let him back in! I finally caught him on camera hence my laughing in the video!”

Yes, Elliot has learned how to climb the ladder into the pool by himself so he can go for a swim!

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Jane the German Shepherd has a strong will to live. Not long ago, she was stuck in a home where she wasn’t loved. When she tried to chew on the baby’s toys and clothes, the dad was furious with her. He shot her in the head and left her alone to die. Poor Jane was in pain for about three days, but she knew it wasn’t the end for her. She got up and walked a half mile to the home of the president of the Animal Aid of Branch County. Wayne and Sally Geer said that the 3-year-old dog came right up to them as if she knew where she was going. When they got a better look at her, they saw that the bullet was still lodged in her skull.

Caring for Jane

Wayne and Sally rushed Jane to the vet, where they confirmed that she had been shot. Even with the bullet in her head, she still refused to give up. The couple was in awe of the pup’s bravery, so that’s when they named her G.I. Jane.

“We didn’t know her name at the time, so the vet put on the paperwork ‘Jane Doe,’ which cracked us up,” Sally said. “Then Wayne said, ‘No, she took a bullet to the head and managed to survive it, so she’s G.I. Jane.”

What Happened to Jane’s Old Family?

21-year-old Alex Carr is the one responsible for shooting the pup. This was confirmed after an interview was held with a man named Jerry Haylett. Haylett said that he heard two gun shots a few weeks ago and then the yelp of a dog. He went to investigate, and he found Jane lying in pool of blood at the time. Her body was covered in a tarp.

From there, Jane had somehow found the courage to get up and make her way to a safer location. Haylett said he later received calls that Jane was walking up the road, and she seemed unbalanced. Carr’s girlfriend also confirmed that Jane was Carr’s dog, and she explained that the pup was never violent toward anyone in the family.

After all this, Carr admitted to shooting Jane. He is now faced with a four-year felony charge for animal cruelty. He will appear in court on August 17th. Carr getting arrested won’t help Jane recover, but it will help serve her justice. Now, she will finally get to be with a new family that will give her the love she deserves.

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