We all know the story of the Collie named Lassie, and how she saved Timmy. Well, in this case it was a Setter named Tille that saved her friend Phoebe, a Basset Hound. Phoebe was trapped in a shallow concrete cistern and Tille stayed with her for a week before volunteers finally found them, reported Susan Wyatt of USA Today.
According to Wyatt, the two BFFs were reported missing in Vashon, WA on Monday. A search was underway when a call placed to the Vashon Island Pet Protectors said a “reddish” dog was poking around, and seemingly asking for help. That dog, as it turned out, wasTille.
Wyatt reports that Volunteer Amy Carey explained it was like trying to find a needle in a haystack at that point. As the volunteers searched the ravine where Tille had been spotted, they were delighted to hear a tiny “woof.” That woof led them to Tille, who was laying down with her head against the wall of concrete cistern. A few tense moments later, Phoebe was found to be alive, inside, perched on a pile of debris.
This just shows how important it is to never give up hope. It’s also another seriously good reason to keep your dogs on a leash. Unfortunately not all dogs have a Tille.