One family from Idaho residing in Owyhee County, close to the border of Nevada, had the unique experience of sharing their living space with an abundance of snakes, owing to the presence of vast prairie grass and sage bush in their surroundings. On a sunny day, Rodney Bacon ventured out to retrieve the mail from his SUV, accompanied by his daughter.
Out of nowhere, their pit bull named Trek suddenly started nudging 3-year-old Harper away from the vehicle.
Unbeknownst to Rodney, a coiled rattlesnake was lurking dangerously close to the car.
After returning home, he brought his daughter inside the house, and their other loyal furry companion, Gracie the pit bull, immediately rushed towards Trek, sensing the impending danger and displaying her readiness to lend a helping paw.
Rodney vividly remembered the incident, recounting, “The moment I shut the door, Gracie started barking ferociously at it,” he recollected. “She immediately sprang into action, going after the snake. The closer I got to the slithering reptile, the more determined and fiercely protective Gracie became. By the time I reached it with a shovel, she had already taken care of the snake, defeating it with her brave actions.”
In her valiant effort to shield her loved ones, poor Gracie ended up getting bitten by the venomous intruder.
Once she had dashed away, they scoured every nook and cranny, yet there was no trace of her to be found. It crossed their minds that she might have fled with the intention of meeting her untimely demise.
Unexpectedly, Gracie returned the following day during lunch, proudly exhibiting yet another rattlesnake that she had freshly dispatched.
Upon noticing a new bite on her leg, Rodney promptly rushed her to the veterinarian.
Despite the fact that her head was abnormally swollen, she remains in good health.
With a wagging tail and the ability to breathe, eat, and drink, she exudes immense pride in her collection of conquered snakes.