A Yorkshire terrier is being labeled a hero after saving her 10-year-old owner from a vicious coyote.
The harrowing incident was captured on home surveillance video and shows young Lily Kwan walking her small dog, Macy, through her Toronto, Canada neighborhood when a coyote comes on the attack.
Listen to your favorite News/Talk station now on Audacy
Lily can be seen dropping the leash as the coyote lunges at little Macy.
"I ran to the sidewalk and started screaming for help; no one heard me," Lily explained to CTV News. "I just saw this coyote trying to attack my dog. I tried to ring people's doorbells and knock on people's doors; this one neighbor actually let me in."
Despite being attacked and suffering injuries, Macy continues to confront the coyote as the predator eventually retreats down the street and out of the camera’s view.
"My dog would do anything for our family so I'm actually not surprised that she did that," Lily's mother, Dorothy Kwan, told the outlet.
Macy was taken to a vet and underwent surgery to treat 8 puncture wounds. She is now recovering at home, according to a GoFundMe page started by the Kwan family.
Related
"I would never guess that a coyote would come out during the day and especially with someone screaming and yelling,” Dorothy added. “It still was not fazed, it just kept coming after her and our dog, despite all the yelling."
As their brave pup continues to mend, both Lily and Dororthy expressed how proud they were of their fur baby.
"She's our little hero.”
LISTEN on the Audacy App
Sign Up and Follow Audacy
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram