‘Hero’ pup saves elderly owner who spent hours calling for help in the woods

This dog is a su-paw-star. 

A loyal Washington rescue dog named Gita saved her elderly owner’s life by leading authorities to his location hours after he severely injured himself falling in the woods.

The heroic pup sprang into action on Sept. 25 and was spotted sitting in the roadway of a remote wooded area in Stevens County by a deputy who attempted to get Gita into his vehicle to no avail, the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office said.

The deputy searched the surrounding area for the dog’s owner, but, sensing something was wrong, returned to find Gita in the middle of the road. 

The deputy attempted to move Gita off the road but she took off up a lightly traveled, unmarked roadway, leading him to her elderly owner who was laying on the ground calling for help a short distance from a nearby cabin, according to the sheriff’s office.

The 84-year-old man had fallen, injured his leg and faced serious consequences if he wasn’t found, authorities said, adding that the man, who had hurt himself three hours prior, also had other medical conditions that required treatment. 

The sheriff’s office shared the story to their Facebook page, praising their deputy for recognizing the pup’s call for help and the 13-year-old canine for being a “good girl” and a “true hero.”

“It turns out the dog, Gita, is a 13-year-old rescue dog and best friend of the gentleman in trouble,” the sheriff’s office said. 

“We credit Gita for saving his life that day. The loyalty and heroism of our furry friends never ceases to amaze us.”