- CONTENTS -

- His Final Walk - A detailed account of what happened the day George saved our children from the Pitbulls.  How he intervened to prevent them being attacked.

- Our many walks, talks and laughs - "I thought he was a very cheeky dog."  How we came to know George, how he became a valued walking companion and the funny things he used to do.

- The Breed Battle - Who's at fault? - Some blamed the owners of the Pitbull dogs.  Some blamed George, as Jack Russell's can be fiesty, and many blamed the Pitbull's who attacked.  What breed do I feel is at fault?  Read on...

- How he touched the World - Before the story hit our local newspaper, the police had captured the Pitbulls involved.  Before I even had a chance to read the newspaper article three days after the attack, George's story was appearing on websites and News headlines all over the world.

- Facing Trauma - As a parent, we immediately know that when such a tragedy affects our children, there is often trauma to follow, and like any parent - I was prepared to help my kids as best I could.  What I wasn't prepared for was that I too would fall victim to Trauma...

• Trauma - Part 2
• Trauma - Part 3

- Life after Death - George brought new life to our town.  As a result of his death, our community strives to reduce this incidence from happening again, through better dog ownership.

Who saved our children.

Every Dog has a tale to tell, and if George was alive today, he would probably just bark a humble and quiet bark.  But the world came to learn how this very brave dog, risked his life to save five children he loved dearly, from two angry dogs who were not out to play with his friends. 

This is our Story as we know it.

George was our neighbour's dog, and the five children he saved, were our children.  This website speaks of all we have experienced knowing George our Hero dog, and is dedicated to his owner Alan Gay.  An intimate and true account of what happened the day he saved our children, how he come to know us in the first place, and why his life and death has left such an impact on our lives.

We are still living through the trauma, which is why I decided to write this site.  I was told that it would be therapeudic to make a scrapbook, diary or memorial page, as I worked through my children's healing and my own healing as well.  I welcome you on this journey.