71-year-old woman wrote to the Queen to honor 11-week-old pup’s heroic act after she survived a nasty fall. Her Majesty responded.
Pets often play an important role in our lives, sometimes in ways we don’t expect. Their loyalty and quick instincts can make all the difference during emergencies. As reported by the BBC, a story from Wrexham highlights just how powerful this bond can be between a senior woman and her young puppy. What started as a rescue by the little puppy quickly grabbed the internet's attention and even reached Buckingham Palace.
Catherine Anderson, 71, from Ruabon, had only owned her 11-week-old Jack Russell, Chloe, for two days when an accident changed everything. Catherine was waking up from a nap on her living room sofa and got up to answer a call when she suddenly fell and hit her head on the wall. She wasn’t wearing her usual pendant alarm, which was left in the bedroom. Yet somehow, paramedics were alerted and arrived quickly, thanks to Chloe’s barking and quick instincts. “The alarm was in the bedroom, I was in the living (room), it was just me and an 11-week-old puppy,” Catherine shared with the news channel. “I’m still baffled and scratching my head until this day.”
The emergency service staff explained that they heard barking over the phone and, when they couldn’t reach anyone at the address, they sent paramedics to check. Catherine woke to find herself surrounded by medics, with Chloe fussing at her feet. Doctors suspected a skull fracture and kept her in the hospital overnight for observation. But Catherine’s main concern was her puppy, whom she described as “like a carer." Though Chloe was registered as a support dog, she hadn’t yet received her certificate or training, but showed remarkable instincts that helped save her owner’s life. Catherine called it “love at first night” when she brought Chloe home, and her gratitude for the puppy’s actions runs deep.
A devoted royalist, Catherine later sent Queen Camilla a brooch shaped like a Jack Russell as a birthday gift, along with a letter and photos of Chloe’s brave act. To her surprise, she received a warm reply. The Queen called Chloe a “little star” and told Catherine she was lucky to have her, then further mentioned her affection for her own Jack Russells, Moley and Bluebell. “It’s something I will treasure forever,” Catherine happily expressed. During her hospital stay, Catherine had worried constantly about Chloe’s well-being, but now, with Chloe nearly eight months old, she remains by Catherine’s side. Not just as a pet, but as a true companion and silent hero. Catherine described her lovely pet dog as her "shadow."
In numerous incidents, these furry canines have offered more than just companionship and love. In a recent story, a pit bull became a true hero after saving the lives of its two owners. On July 29, 2025, a pit bull in Pittsburgh ran through heavy traffic to get help after both its owners became unresponsive in their tent encampment. A passerby followed the dog, found the couple in distress, called 911, and later learned the heroic dog belonged to them.