In a stunning display of courage, a pitbull named ‘Jenny’ rescued multiple children by attacking and killing a venomous King Cobra in Jhansi’s Shiv Ganesh Colony yesterday. The snake had entered the garden where the domestic help’s children were playing, and Jenny’s swift response averted what could have been a tragic incident.
A Life-Saving Encounter
According to NDTV, chaos erupted as the children screamed upon seeing the cobra. Jenny, tied up at the opposite end of the garden, instinctively reacted to the threat. Breaking free from her leash, she charged at the snake, engaging in a fierce battle. A video circulating online shows the pitbull violently shaking her head with the snake firmly grasped in her jaws. After about five minutes of struggle, the cobra ultimately succumbed to its injuries.
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Jenny’s owner, Punjab Singh, shared that this was not her first encounter with a snake. “So far, Jenny has killed around eight to ten snakes,” Singh noted, explaining that their home’s proximity to fields leads to frequent snake sightings, particularly during the rainy season.
Although Singh was not home during the incident, he expressed immense relief and gratitude for Jenny’s protective instincts. “If the snake had entered the house, anything could have happened. I wasn’t home, but my son and the children were. Jenny saved their lives.”
Understanding Pitbulls
Singh further highlighted the need to appreciate animals, especially those like pitbulls, that are often misunderstood. “People often say negative things about pitbulls, but mine has never harmed anyone. Jenny’s actions show that these animals can be life-savers. She fought the snake for five minutes, and if she hadn’t killed it, we could have faced a tragedy.” He also reminisced about another incident where a bull had saved his brother’s life and mentioned that the family owns a mongoose to keep their home free of mice.
Despite their aggressive reputation, pitbulls can be incredibly loyal and protective when raised in loving environments.