The Robinson family acquired a remote home to develop a farm.
Mrs. Robinson had her second baby, a male, in four months while pregnant. After moving into the new house, they started preparing the child’s room for the upcoming arrival.
Since they lived in a flat that didn’t allow dogs, the Robinson’s desired a puppy.
The couple and their 6-year-old son Mathias visited an animal shelter to get a puppy. They wanted an aggressive-free dog to raise with the farm kids.
After touring the paddocks and hearing various dogs’ tragic stories, they were uncertain on which dog to select.
After the visit, they passed Benson, a 4-year-old pit bull. He stood back with his tail between his knees and head bent, perhaps losing all faith in humans.
When the Robinson family asked about Benson, the animal shelter volunteers said he had a tragic existence. He was abandoned on the streets after dog battles, where volunteers recovered him. After a time at the dog shelter, Benson was adopted by a couple, but he was returned after two weeks due to his aggression and behavioural issues.
Benson was adopted by a family with children even though the volunteers advised against it, but Mr. Robinson persevered. Benson was unaccustomed to walking on a leash, making the route to the car challenging, but they arrived home.
Benson was shy, sceptical, and withdrawn early on. Benson eventually adjusted and bonded with the family, especially Matias.
They presented Benson to Mrs. Robinson’s newborn at home. Smelled the infant and softly licked his face. From then on, the owners knew Benson was a great dog and they would get along.
Benson’s loud barking woke the Robinson’s at two months old. He growled loudly and tried to reach the baby’s cot, but the safety bars prevented him. He chewed the cot to reach the infant. The Robinson’s were afraid that Benson was hurting the baby, but when they held it, they saw that it was no longer breathing.
They transported him to a neighbouring hospital where physicians resuscitated him. The doctor advised the parents that more than 30 minutes of cardio-respiratory arrest would have killed the infant.
Heroes like Benson demonstrated nothing is accidental. The Robinson family spared Benson, a dog no one wanted, and he saved their newborn.
