People love their pets a lot and treat them like family. This love isn’t just about feelings—it also means keeping them safe. When pets are in danger, their owners often turn into heroes, doing everything they can to protect them. A great example of this happened with Timothy Snipe and his little chihuahua, Roxy, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
One day, Timothy was relaxing at home in his bathrobe and slippers when something scary happened. A wild coyote sneaked into their backyard. Roxy, being a brave little dog, ran straight toward it. Timothy saw the danger right away. He knew Roxy was too small to fight a coyote, so he jumped up to save her.
As Roxy got closer to the coyote, Timothy’s heart was beating fast. He didn’t think twice—he ran to stop the coyote. He was ready to do anything to keep Roxy safe, even if it meant getting hurt himself.
The coyote didn’t back down easily. It bit Timothy several times during their struggle. But Timothy didn’t let fear or pain stop him. He loved Roxy so much that he kept going. In a bold move, he grabbed the coyote by its tail and held on tight with all his strength.
Surprisingly, the coyote stopped fighting when Timothy picked it up. It went still, almost like it knew it couldn’t win. Timothy carried it away from Roxy to keep her out of danger.
Thinking fast, Timothy spotted a garbage bin nearby. He dropped the coyote inside and shut the lid. This smart idea kept the coyote trapped until animal control could come and take it away. It was a perfect way to protect Roxy and handle the situation safely.
When animal control got there, they took the coyote away, and the danger was over. Roxy was safe, and everyone could see how brave Timothy had been. His quick actions showed how much he cared for his pet.
Afterward, Timothy wanted to make sure this wouldn’t happen again. He got Roxy a special harness with spikes on it to scare off coyotes. It was a simple way to keep her safer when she played outside.
This amazing story didn’t just stay in their town—it spread all over the world! A video of Timothy saving Roxy got more than 6.5 million views online. People everywhere were amazed and thankful for what he did. One person said it best: “He’s a hero. He didn’t leave his precious dog—he protected her. He’s one of the best people out there.”
You can watch the video below to see Timothy bravely save Roxy from the coyote! Share this story with your friends and family so they can see it too.
