Marley, a Labrador, got between his owner Alex Loredo, and the venomous snake and was bitten in the process.
Marley, a Labrador, ran between him and the snake, explaining that his pet"basically pushed me out of the way. He barks a few times at the snake."
Loredo told News4SA that after the snake slithered away, he was able to carry Marley inside, but confirmed that he just"freaked out the entire time. It just happened so fast." Loredo said that he is"extremely grateful that he did make it," and paid tribute to his dog saying that"if it wasn't for Marley, I would have been bitten, and would have been really bad. Marley is a hero. He's my best friend I don't know what I would do without him."
In the description of the fundraising page, Loredo confirmed that the veterinary clinic had estimated that Marley's treatment would cost around $9,000, and wrote:"Thanks to all of you Marley and I will have the opportunity to make new memories and cherish every one of them."
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