Dog alerts family to fire and tries to pull baby out of burning house

Bristol, IN - A breed of dog feared and misunderstood by too many, is now credited with saving his family from their burning home during the early morning hours on Thursday.

Thor, a Pit bull, not only woke his family up by jumping and barking at them, but he also grabbed the baby's bassinet and dragged it to the front door. The house was heavily damaged by the flames and smoke, but the family (and Thor) escaped without injury.

The Elkhart County Red Cross is calling the family dog a hero for his actions. Many people that own Pit Bulls boast about the extreme loyalty and devotion that these dogs possess...knowing this makes what happens to the frequently maligned dogs even more heart-breaking.

Thanks to WSBT for initially reporting on this story.

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