Meet Banner, the service dog with a heart of gold. Not only does she tirelessly assist her owner, Whitney Braley, with her disability, but she also possesses a remarkable ability to rescue and care for other animals in need.
Whitney has been with Banner, a 3-year-old Husky, since she was just a puppy. Over the years, Whitney has trained Banner to perform a wide range of tasks, including alerting to PTSD episodes, anxiety attacks, headaches, guiding, retrieving medicine, interrupting self-harm, and more.
But it’s Banner’s incredible connection with kittens that truly sets her apart. As Whitney explained, “She’s constantly connected to kittens, and we do a lot of rescuing.” Banner had previously raised her first bottle-fed kitten, found abandoned in a ditch, and had since nurtured numerous litters of kittens.
However, one day, Banner made a heartbreaking discovery. In the woods, she led Whitney to a sealed cardboard box containing seven newborn kittens, barely a day old and on the verge of freezing to death. Someone heartlessly left them there, believing they would go unnoticed. Whitney shared her outrage, stating, “It sickens me that someone could do that to these helpless animals. It’s so callous and terrible.”
Ever since that fateful discovery, Banner has not left the side of the little kittens. She immediately adopted them as her own, displaying her incredible maternal instincts. Whitney was overwhelmed by Banner’s dedication and expressed her determination to find suitable, loving homes for the kittens to ensure their well-being.
“I will make sure these kittens find forever homes,” Whitney declared. “Our local shelter has a three-day policy, so I’ll take matters into my own hands. I never want them to perish.”
Whitney feels immense joy knowing that, thanks to Banner’s intervention, these kittens now have the chance to live their lives surrounded by love. Banner has become a true hero, devoted to helping all creatures. She has garnered a significant following on her Instagram and Facebook pages, where fans can keep up with the progress of the kittens.
Banner’s extraordinary acts of compassion and bravery remind us of the boundless capacity for love and kindness that exists in the animal kingdom. She is a shining example of how one dog’s unwavering dedication can make a profound difference in the lives of those in need.
