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passionate cause
A Petoskey, Michigan man is lucky to be
alive and owes his life to his trusty Golden
Retriever, Kelsey. The man, known only as
Bob, went outside to get a log for his fireplace
on New Year’s Eve. He thought he’d be right
back inside in a matter of minutes. But he was
THE WARMING wrong. Bob slipped on the icy sidewalk and

broke his neck, paralyzing him instantly. He lay
STORY OF outside in the 24 degree weather in only his
pajamas, unable to call for help.
KELSEY best furry buddy Kelsey had accompanied
Thankfully, Bob wasn’t entirely alone. His

him and was there when he fell. The Golden
THE HEROIC Retriever laid on top of him, licking his hands
and face to keep him conscious and warm
during the night.
“I was screaming for help but my nearest
GOLDEN RETRIEVER neighbor is about a quarter mile away and it
was 10:30 p.m., but my Kelsey came,” stated
Bob. “By morning my voice was gone and I
SOURCES: BUZZFEED NEWS AND PETOSKEY NEWS
BY: LORI TAYLOR couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop
Founder of TruDog barking.”
TruDog.com “She kept barking for help, but never left
my side,” Bob said, according to the hospital.
“She kept me warm and alert. I knew I had
to persevere through this and that it was my
choice to stay alive.”
Bob lay outside in the snow for 20 hours
through the frigid night. The hospital said in
the final hour before Bob was found, he lost
consciousness, but Kelsey continued to bark
until help arrived.
“ She kept barking p.m. on New Year’s Day,” Bob said.
“She was letting out this screeching howl
that alerted my neighbor. He found me at 6:30

The hospital performed lifesaving surgery
on Bob when he arrived and called his recov-
for help, but never
ery, which will require physical therapy, mirac-
ulous.
left my side.
“I am so thankful for my two heroes,” Bob
said. “Kelsey kept me warm, alert, and never
stopped barking for help. Dr. Colen saved my
life and ability to move. They are truly heroes
and I will be eternally grateful.”

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