Hero Terrier Saves Kids from Pit Bull Strays

George, a Jack Russell terrier, died Sunday in New Zealand, when he lept to the defense of five children who were being threatened by two stray pit bulls, giving the children time to escape.

Richard Rosewarne (11), the oldest of the children, said the pitbulls came up behind them and were going for his brother Darryl Wilson (4).

“George tried to protect us by barking and rushing at them, but they started to bite him – one on the head and the other on the back.

“We ran off crying and some people saw what was happening and rescued George.”

But nine-year-old George was so badly ripped apart he had to be put down.

Terrier dies trying to protect kids from pitbulls [Stuff.co.nz]