A dog who saved her owner from a rattlesnake has been hailed for her bravery and was even awarded with a special certificate at the vet's office.

The dog, named Dodge, was rushed to the vet's office in early August after being bitten by a large rattlesnake. Dr. Mary-Frances Wylie, the veterinarian who oversaw Dodge's treatment, kept her in the hospital for two days and administered five vials of antivenin.

Wylie told Newsweek that Dodge was bitten by a venomous eastern diamondback rattlesnake, which can be very dangerous and even fatal to people and pets. The terrifying bite left Dodge with a swollen snout, but it was the reason why she got bitten that left staff so endeared by this sweet pup.

"Her dad said she got between him and the bush and was bitten," Wylie said. "He said he woul

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