On November 24, 2024, my fiance and I were attacked by a vicious pit bull that had chewed through our fence and came into our backyard. My fiance had multiple bites to legs and a large laceration to left arm that needed 50-75 stitches. I somehow beat the pit bull off of him only to have it turn on me. I endured multiple bites to both arms and hands. I had over 50 stitches to right hand plus broken pinky. My left hand was de-gloved and he snapped my pinky in two. I spent a week in hospital and have had 8 surgeries.
Now about my hero, Karalyne is 9 years old. She was inside our home when this all occurred. She was terrified. She ran to the restroom and got on top of the vanity. Once she heard there were no more screams, she came into the living room just as I came in. I fell onto the couch bleeding profusely. I was holding what was left of my left hand.
Karalyne remained calm and called 911. I was going into shock. She kept me awake until the paramedics arrived. This was nothing a 9 year old should ever have to witness or hear.
She saved our lives by getting the paramedics there. Karalyne is my Hero.
Well done, Karalyne Henson.
Nominated by Rhonda Stane.