Heroic Dog Duo’s Bond Melts Hearts on Social Media

Quick Smiles:

• Bunsen the Bernese mountain dog heroically saved Beaker from a coyote attack.
• Four years later, Beaker returned the favor by caring for Bunsen after surgery.
• Their touching bond has captivated social media, garnering hundreds of thousands of views.

Protective instincts are ingrained in a dog’s DNA, yet when canines look out for each other or their families, it still comes as a beautiful surprise.

Two dogs in particular struck social media viewers after their need to protect and look out for each other began early in their relationship.

Four years ago, owner Jason Zackowski was walking the dogs by the creek next to his farm, with Beaker, who was around 5 months old, leading.

Zackowski estimated the golden retriever puppy was no more than 10 feet in front when a coyote rushed out of the bushes and attacked.

“I was yelling and screaming, but I wasn’t going to make it to her in time,” he said.

“Coyotes rarely attack people and dogs, but this one did. I forgot that Bunsen was beside me, and he charged in and bodychecked the coyote into next week.”

Bunsen, a Bernese mountain dog, took off after the coyote while Zackowski put Beaker back on the lead.

He said by the time he looked up, Bunsen strolled back as if nothing had happened.

If it weren’t for Bunsen stepping up to protect Beaker, Zackowski believes the pup would’ve died.

Fast-forward to today and Beaker hasn’t forgotten how her older doggy sibling saved her.

In fact, she’s stepped up to return the favor after Bunsen had “lifesaving surgery.”

The dog had a massive growth slowly growing inside him.

The surgery removed the 8-pound growth, and now Bunsen is recovering with Beaker by his side.

“She slept by him in his pen, she brought him presents, and she shooed Bernoulli, our puppy, away if he was getting too close to the pen,” Zackowski said.

Their bond doesn’t come as much of a shock to Zackowski.

He said the two dogs loved each other instantly.

Plus, dogs are pack animals.

“Bunsen would die for anyone in our family, and our family included Beaker,” Zackowski said.

“When Beaker needed to step up, even though she isn’t big and tough, she knew the assignment. It was sweet, inspirational and awesome.”

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