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PLUMSTEAD: Bravery award for dog hurt saving owner in machete attack
10:39am Wednesday 7th July 2010 in News By Kelly Smale
Patricia Adshead holding a picture of Oi
A BRAVE dog has been awarded the animal equivalent of the George Cross after protecting its owner from a gang wielding machetes.
Staffordshire bull terrier Oi was posthumously honoured with the highest award for civilian animal bravery, the PDSA Gold Medal.
The 15-year-old pet leapt into action when a gang armed with machetes forced their way into her family’s home in July 2008.
Owner Patricia Adshead, of Maxey Road, Plumstead, was making a cup of tea when three men wearing balaclavas broke into her home.
Her ex-husband came running downstairs to help.
Ms Adshead said: “He kicked one of them down the stairs but another severed his hand. It was hanging by a thread.”
The 62-year-old added: “I was trapped in the kitchen with Oi and one of the men. He raised the machete over my head.
“Oi jumped up and bit his hand. He brought the machete down on her head but she still chased him out of the house.
“If she hadn’t gone for him I would have been dead. She saved my life.”
Oi was rushed to the Thamesmead PDSA PetAid hospital, The Freda Powell Centre, in Eynsham Drive.
The mother of four said: “The PDSA saved her life. They did a fantastic job and gave her another two years.
“I only wish Oi could have lived long enough to accept her medal.”
Oi died from cancer in March.
The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals charity gives free health care to animals owned by people on low incomes.
Comments(9)
PengeLiberal
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11:31pm Wed 7 Jul 10
Whatever next? Pickles the shot at cat will be getting 3 purple paws, the animal equivalent of purple hearts
Citygirl83
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8:43am Thu 8 Jul 10
PengeLiberal wrote:This womans dog saved her life and you mock it. Would have rather have been reading that this woman had been killed then?
The animal equivalent of the George cross? how funny ! Whatever next? Pickles the shot at cat will be getting 3 purple paws, the animal equivalent of purple hearts
I also read your comments left on the story regarding pickles.
If you are 92, as you said in a comment on there, I would have thought better of you than leaving childish comments.
Also you told another person who commented on that story to show some respect, how about you take your own advice.
porkpie
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11:03am Thu 8 Jul 10
PengeLiberal wrote:And why not? Many animals have saved humans. You remember the war, what about all the animals that saved peoples live then. We are not that far apart.
The animal equivalent of the George cross? how funny ! Whatever next? Pickles the shot at cat will be getting 3 purple paws, the animal equivalent of purple hearts
Atmydesk
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12:05pm Thu 8 Jul 10
It is refreshing to see a positive story about bull breeds as opposed to the normal 'Vicious Dog bites child' story which has become commonplace in the news today.
PengeLiberal
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12:15pm Thu 8 Jul 10
I call 'em as I see 'em
Medals for dogs is just an hilarious concept that's all, you berate an old man for having a sense of humour you nasty mob of bigots
Dartford1968
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12:13pm Fri 9 Jul 10
Citygirl83 wrote:Well said Citygirl, some people just have no respect. Dogs that risk their lives for people should be credited. We have some outstanding Police Dogs that do a great job and mocking an animals act of courage doesnt deserve reading or even repying to. Perhaps if a an animal were to save their life or a family member they would think differently.
PengeLiberal wrote: The animal equivalent of the George cross? how funny ! Whatever next? Pickles the shot at cat will be getting 3 purple paws, the animal equivalent of purple heartsThis womans dog saved her life and you mock it. Would have rather have been reading that this woman had been killed then? I also read your comments left on the story regarding pickles. If you are 92, as you said in a comment on there, I would have thought better of you than leaving childish comments. Also you told another person who commented on that story to show some respect, how about you take your own advice.
PengeLiberal
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12:22pm Fri 9 Jul 10
Dartford1968 wrote:Idiot1968
Citygirl83 wrote:Well said Citygirl, some people just have no respect. Dogs that risk their lives for people should be credited. We have some outstanding Police Dogs that do a great job and mocking an animals act of courage doesnt deserve reading or even repying to. Perhaps if a an animal were to save their life or a family member they would think differently.
PengeLiberal wrote: The animal equivalent of the George cross? how funny ! Whatever next? Pickles the shot at cat will be getting 3 purple paws, the animal equivalent of purple heartsThis womans dog saved her life and you mock it. Would have rather have been reading that this woman had been killed then? I also read your comments left on the story regarding pickles. If you are 92, as you said in a comment on there, I would have thought better of you than leaving childish comments. Also you told another person who commented on that story to show some respect, how about you take your own advice.
I wasn't so much mocking a dog as the humans that thought giving the dog a gong was a great idea
I imagine the dog when it's old in a pub tell war stories to young puppies, barking on about all the Rottweilers that have lowered the tone of the place and showing off his "George Cross"
LOLDONGS !
When you ****-U-ME Dartfordian dweeb you make an **** out of U and ME
Have a day
PengeLiberal
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12:24pm Fri 9 Jul 10
What a load of BULL hey Simon
It's Me again ! says...
5:24pm Wed 7 Jul 10
RIP Oi xx