“Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman’s chest. The dog’s owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.

Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn’t work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved.”

Read more at NY Times and the original story.

Sushi Pups was honored to be a part of Lenny the Pug’s 2nd Annual Birthday Benefit for Animal Haven!  We donated Sushi Pups toys for their goody bags.  This benefit helps raise funds to support the Animal Haven and their mission:
to carefully place cats and dogs in loving homes, as well as give lifetime care for those who cannot be placed.

Lin sent us adorable pictures of her Lenny the Pug enjoying some after-party Sushi Pups!

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Found on this photoset on Flickr.