Save Little Bear
The Diedes had little time to react as the rattlesnakes poisonous venom was moving into Bears bloodstream.
It was sudden and despite the pain of the attack, little Bear didn’t even make a sound. Such a brave pooch!
The owners promptly rushed the Bear two miles to the car and to the nearest veterinarian which was a hour and a half away. Upon arrival they noticed that little Bear could not walk at all.
“Thankfully, the veterinarians and technicians at the emergency animal clinic in Rapid City were wonderful,” Diede said. “The vet took him and immediately started a blood transfusion.”
The Diedes had to leave Bear at the vet overnight. They were nervous and concerned not knowing if he would pull through.