Pit bull saves life of 2-year-old autistic toddler

According to media reports, a pit bull dog is believed to have stayed beside a 2-year-old autistic child in a forest after she went missing from Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, US. The pit bull has been hailed a “hero” by the toddler’s family.

The child allegedly disappeared at around 10:00 am on Thursday morning from her grandmum’s house. Emergency services and volunteers located the child 36-hours after she disappeared.

The family believe her pit bull Penny saved her life by staying by her side the whole time long. The dog is believed to have guarded the child, who officials have confirmed is on the autistic spectrum, as she risked being exposed to all sorts of menaces.