Pet rottweiler saved owner's life

A 10-stone pet rottweiler who saved the life of its owner as a fire raged around her could be honoured for its bravery.

Pet dog Brannigan woke up landlady Lesley Banks as fire ripped through the living quarters of the Three Horseshoes pub in Wheathill, near Bridgnorth, last October.

The landlady, who has been at the pub for 18 years, was fast asleep in the living quarters of the premises after a busy night when the fire took hold. Brannigan woke her by tugging at her arm and Mrs Banks was able to flee the blaze.

Now former villager Don Ince wants the pet to be recognised for its devotion to its owner.

Mr Ince, who now lives in Broseley, praised the bravery and quick actions of Brannigan. "There is so much negativity about rottweilers," he said.

"Mrs Banks would not be alive if it had not been for her pet.

"I am prepared to start a campaign to get Brannigan the recognition he deserves.

"Brannigan showed a great deal of intelligence and loyalty to alert Mrs Banks about the fire and I think the pet should receive some sort of honour," he said.

Mrs Banks, who has been living in a caravan since the fire, said: "I am so grateful to Brannigan. He probably saved my life. I was asleep and the dog jumped on my bed. He began to pull at my arm which normally means something is wrong."