Toby— "The Heimlich Hound" 

Debbie, a 45-year-old jewelry artist, was enjoying an apple at her home. Suddenly, a piece of the apple lodged in her throat, causing her to choke. Despite her attempts to dislodge the apple using the Heimlich maneuver on herself, her efforts proved unsuccessful. 

It was at this critical juncture that Toby, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, sprang into action.

Observing his owner’s distress, Toby quickly assessed the situation. In an act of what can only be described as instinctive brilliance, Toby used his front paws to push Debbie to the ground. 

Once she was on her back, Toby began jumping up and down on her chest. This unorthodox method, akin to a modified Heimlich maneuver, proved effective. The force exerted by Toby’s jumps dislodged the apple, thereby saving Debbie’s life.

After the apple was dislodged, Toby continued to care for Debbie by licking her face, an act that Debbie believes kept her from passing out. The aftermath of this incident left Debbie with paw…