An eight-year-old chihuahua fended off an attack from a mountain lion while walking with his owner on a Colorado trail. 

Laurie Cullum was walking with Spits on a Durango trail that they frequented on August 28 when she heard her pooch crying. 

When she turned around, Cullum discovered that her dog was covered in blood and noticed a mountain lion running away. 

4FE1B0FA00000578 6146037 image a 23 1536414851347
Laurie Cullum was walking with Spits on a Durango trail that they frequented on August 28 when she heard her eight-year-old chihuahua crying
4FE40BEC00000578 6146037 image a 52 1536425875716
When she turned around, Cullum discovered that her dog was covered in blood and noticed a mountain lion running away

‘I had to make a decision right there,’ Cullum explained to 9News. ‘Is he going to be able to live like this? Or can I try and save his life?’ 

Cullum worked to stop the bleeding quickly and rushed the dog to Durango Animal Hospital, where Dr. Charles Hawman treated him. 

The Wonders of the Colorado Trail

‘The vet thought he had a chance and brought him home to his own house for 2 nights in a row to care for him throughout the night,’ Cullum added.

Get the latest Chihuahua Buzz

Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to read Chihuahua heartwarming stories, expert tips, and cute images of these lovely pups.

Spits suffered puncture wounds to the neck and head. He was bitten through his sinus and inner ear canals, resulting in some balance troubles.

4FE40BE300000578 6146037 Spits suffered puncture wounds to the neck and head He was bit t a 8 1536426115432
Chihuahua Fends off Lion on Colorado Trail 8
4FE40C0100000578 6146037 image m 7 1536426105903
Chihuahua Fends off Lion on Colorado Trail 9

Spits suffered puncture wounds to the neck and head. He was bit through his sinus and inner ear canals, resulting in some balance troubles

The dog is also now blind in one eye after surviving the attack. 

‘He’s not the same dog for sure, but he’s alive and walking in straight lines now,’ Cullum explained. ‘Initially the first week he could only walk in circles.’ 

It is unknown how long it will take for Spits to recover. His owner is just in disbelief that such a thing could happen to them.

‘It’s so hard to believe it’s really happening,’ she stated. ‘I thought, “Oh that doesn’t happen to people like me who are so familiar with the outdoors.”‘

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has put up warning signs throughout Durango.

4FE40C1100000578 6146037 image a 4 1536426078098
It is unknown how long it will take for Spits to recover. His owner is just in disbelief that such a thing could happen to them 

Source: dailymail


You May Also Like

Tony Hawk: Chihuahua That Fell From The Sky Fights to Live

This is the incredible story of Tony Hawk, the Chihuahua that fell…

Why Are Chihuahuas So Aggressive? An In-Depth Exploration

When I was ready to adopt a dog from a shelter I…

Shelley Long, 72, Walking Her Chihuahua

Actress Shelley Long has been spotted in Los Angeles for a stroll with her…

Shelter Said This Dog Was Too ‘Mean’ To Find A Family

Someone at the animal shelter said this little abandoned dog was mean.…