'Superdog' takes bullet to head, saves owner's lif

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'Superdog' takes bullet to head, saves owner's life, lives to bark about it | News.com.au

A NEW York dog took a bullet to the head to save his owner - and lived to bark about it.

Kilo, a 12-year-old pit bull, was shot during a terrifying home invasion robbery attempt as he lunged at a villain posing as a FedEx deliveryman.

The bullet ricocheted off Kilo's skull and exited through his neck - sparing the dog from certain death.

"This is, like, one in a million," according to Dr Greg Panarello, whose veterinary clinic operated on Kilo.

"He's very lucky."

The hospital's staff was so impressed, they put a little "S" on his bandage - for "superhero"

Dr Panarello called him "a really sweet dog".

The drama unfolded at around 5pm local time Saturday, when the fake deliveryman pushed his way into the Staten Island apartment after claiming he had a package.

Justin Becker, 32, shoved him to the ground and pushed the door into his body, jamming the gunman as he lay halfway inside the apartment.

That was when Kilo sprang into action.

"My dog stuck his head out the door, and then (the would-be burglar) shot him in the head," Mr Becker said.
 
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