A pregnant pit bull selflessly chose to protect her owner’s daughter, risking her unborn puppies in a heroic act of maternal instinct.

This brave pit bull gave her life protecting her family. Nong Horm became a true hero when she fearlessly attacked a venomous snake in the garden of her home in Pathum Thani, central Thailand. Sadly, the encounter cost her life.

Nong Horm was heavily pregnant when she came face-to-face with a monocled cobra—one of the deadliest snakes in the world. Without hesitation, she stepped in to defend her home.

Despite being in the final days of her pregnancy, the courageous dog lunged at the snake and bit it on the lips. The venom worked quickly, killing the snake—but tragically, it also claimed Nong Horm’s life.

The attack happened so quickly that the family had no time to react or save her. Her owner, Suriyon Chanthakhet, shared his heartbreak over the loss. “Our beloved dog died protecting us from danger. My heart is shattered. I can’t stop crying when I think about the pain she must have endured,” he said.

In the image above, Suriyon mourns deeply, holding Nong Horm and asking through tears, “Why did something so terrible have to happen to you?” Despite the sorrow of her death, Nong Horm’s courage shines bright—she died a true heroine.