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December 25, 2007

Man's best friend steps up to the job in 2007


It was a year when our canine pals showed their mettle, and some of the nation's quietest workers helped keep the economy afloat. A German polar bear became a household name but he didn't hold a candle to George the Jack Russell terrier.

One man's best friend put his paw up for national hero this year - George, the nine-year-old Jack Russell who in April made headlines around the world after he gave his life to save a group of children from two pitbulls.

The pitbulls had rushed at five children walking in the Taranaki town of Manaia.

Plucky little George started barking and charged at the pitbulls, allowing the children to run away.

The pitbulls fell upon the tiny terrier, savaging him until a passing motorist managed to separate the dogs.

George was later put down because of his injuries. MORE>>

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