Final Frontier Rescue Project is the volunteer rescue group from Texas that took Nellie from a shelter in California when she was just one-year-old.
This was also the rescue group that helped the little pittie meet her foster mom, Jane Taylor, half a year ago.
Years before Nellie got under Taylor’s care, she was living from kennel to kennel. So, when she arrived at her new home, everything seemed to scare her.
She was reluctant when people would try to pet her and was also protective of her toys. However, with Taylor’s help, Nellie started warming up.
Posted by Final Frontier Rescue Project on Friday, November 9, 2018
A few weeks ago, Taylor realized that Nellie hasn’t only begun warming up. She has also grown into a brave pup as she saved her foster mom’s life.
This unexpected display of love and courage was beyond impressive!
Taylor and Nellie hiked up a big rock dome. They decided to traverse to an area that’s not normally passed when they were headed back to their car.
That’s when Taylor heard a snake. She stopped and started screaming before she saw the snake.
Nellie's been living it up in her foster home and learning lots of great skills to prepare for a forever home. With…
Posted by Final Frontier Rescue Project on Friday, November 9, 2018
Before Taylor could even move, Nellie quickly ran over to Taylor’s protection. Within a few seconds, Nellie’s face got bit.
A friend who was hiking with them threw his jacket to cover the snake. Then, he dragged it away from the poor dog.
Nellie couldn’t move, so they had to carry her as they headed down the mountain. Taylor said that Nellie didn’t cry of pain, but she could tell that she was not okay.
Nellie’s mouth was just wide open, her eyes were shut, and she had her head tilted back. She knew that Nellie needed help as quickly as possible.
Nellie the hero!Nellie loves her foster mom Jane and friend Matthew, and they were having a great time camping out this weekend. They were hiking near Fredericksburg when Jane spotted a big rattlesnake just a couple of feet in front of her. She screamed, and Nellie rushed to her rescue!Nellie got a bite to the lip, and Matthew bravely jumped in and pulled her away from the snake, which made its escape. Luckily, even though there's no emergency vet in the area, a local vet left his cell phone number on the practice voicemail. Jane and Matthew quickly got Nellie to the vet for a couple of vials of anti-venom. The bite is extremely painful–the vet compared it to being branded–but Nellie is expected to make a full recovery.The bill for Nellie's heroic intervention to save Jane from the snake, and the resulting bite, will take a big bite out of our checking account. If you'd like to chip in, we appreciate every penny! And if you'd like to adopt a dog who will rush to save you from a snake, get in touch!
Posted by Final Frontier Rescue Project on Saturday, March 30, 2019
Thankfully, they got to the vet right on time where Nellie was given two vials of antibiotics and anti-venom. Nellie healed quickly, and within two days, she’s back to chasing squirrels. She’s very resilient.
The pittie who was once scared has become a brave dog. Now, Nellie enjoys her life and is not afraid of people and other dogs anymore.
She’s no longer that possessive with her toys too. Indeed, Nellie is very much ready to find her forever home.
Credit: Final Frontier Rescue Project
