In the front yard of a house in central Thailand's Pathum Thani, the lifeless body of a two-year-old dog named Nong Horm was discovered beside a 4ft-long monocled cobra.
Nong Horm was carrying ten puppies and had succumbed to the venomous snakebite. The monocled cobra is known as one of the deadliest snakes globally, and its bite can be fatal to humans and animals alike.
A beloved pit bull known for its loyalty has died while protecting its family from a deadly cobra that attempted to enter their home, leaving the family heartbroken.
The pregnant pit bull, carrying around ten puppies, encountered the 4ft-long monocled cobra, one of the deadliest snakes in the world, and was fatally bitten.
Heartbreaking photos show the owner, Buncherd Praprom, 35, lying next to the lifeless cobra, which could have killed the dog within minutes with its potent venom.
He said, "The cobra was trying to enter our house, but our loyal dog sacrificed her life to protect us. It is devastating to lose our beloved dog. I am heartbroken and can't stop thinking about the agony she must have gone through. It brings tears to my eyes."
Suriyon mentioned that he heard Nong Horm fighting with something in the front yard, but when he went outside, it was too late to save the dog from the cobra.
After the incident, Suriyon blamed himself for not being able to save Nong Horm and her puppies and was deeply saddened by the loss. The cobra, which was also killed during the incident, died shortly after. The family then buried Nong Horm in the backyard, while they took the snake outside.
Suriyon shared, "Our family was blessed to have the best pet dog, Nong Horm, who was incredibly loyal and sacrificed her life for us."
The archaeological discovery of buried dog bones near human settlements was the first indication of the harmonious coexistence between humans and dogs.
The theory is that dogs evolved from wolves and developed a friendship with humans, leading to an inseparable and everlasting bond between the two species. This explains why dogs are renowned for their exceptional loyalty
