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Woman Was Scared Of Neighbor’s Pit Bull, Until He Saved Her When She Was In Trouble
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Woman Was Scared Of Neighbor’s Pit Bull, Until He Saved Her When She Was In Trouble

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Pit bulls don’t get a lot of love from people because of their ferocious reputation. However, not all pit bulls are bad; some of them are true heroes.

Arjanit Mehana from Sweden owns a warm and friendly pit bull named Simba. However, Simba frightens some people, including Arjanit’s elderly neighbor who really doesn’t like the pit bull. Or rather, she didn’t like the dog, but has now completely changed her attitude after the hero dog saved her life.

Bored Panda spoke to Arjanit to learn more about Simba, how people have reacted to the dog’s heroic deed, and what people’s perceptions of pit bulls are.

“I have had Simba since he was 8 weeks old. Now he is 4 years old and is a happy little guy,” Simba’s owner explained and went into detail about what the dog loves to do. “He loves to eat Dentastix and of course what’s on my plate. In the summer, swimming is one of the biggest favorites. Like running in the woods and playing with his dog buddies.”

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Meet Simba. He’s a pit bull living in Sweden

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Simba saved his owner’s neighbor’s life

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The neighbor lives one floor below Arjanit and one day, when he and his dog were coming back home, Simba started barking and ran to the neighbor’s door. From inside the apartment, the pair heard the neighbor’s calls for help: she had collapsed on the floor and broken her hip. So Arjanit called the ambulance which took her to the hospital. If it wasn’t for Simba, the neighbor most likely wouldn’t have been found for a long time.

The elderly neighbor had fallen down and broken her hip

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Her attitude to Simba changed after the doggo helped her

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Arjanit told Bored Panda that he had no idea that the story about his doggo saving his neighbor would go viral. He said he only wanted to share some positive feedback about pit bulls with the world.

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“People from different parts of the world have written and shared positive feedback,” he said.

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According to Arjanit, he talked to one of his neighbor’s relatives and they said that she has been operated on and is now in recovery. He also confirmed to Bored Panda that his neighbor’s views about pit bulls have completely changed.

The pit bull’s owner believes that dog’s are a reflection of their owner

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What’s more, Arjanit shared his views that it’s usually the owner, not the dog, who is at fault if the canine acts aggressively. “A labrador or a shepherd can be aggressive or kind and friendly as family dogs as any dog.”

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“It is not the dog breed that is the problem, but usually the one holding the leash. Give pit bulls a fair chance,” Arjanit suggested.

Simba is very photogenic

Image credits: arjanitmehana

Here’s what people had to say about pit bulls

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Jonas Grinevičius

Jonas Grinevičius

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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Jonas Grinevičius

Jonas Grinevičius

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

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I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Author, BoredPanda staff

I'm a visual editor at Bored Panda. I kickstart my day with a mug of coffee bigger than my head, ready to tackle Photoshop. I navigate through the digital jungle with finesse, fueled by bamboo breaks and caffeine kicks. When the workday winds down, you might catch me devouring bamboo snacks while binging on the latest TV show, gaming or I could be out in nature, soaking up the tranquility and communing with my inner panda.

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Erin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these people that say pitbulls aren't dangerous have never been subjected to the 200 mph pitty tail wag against a shin or the you-will-pet-me-and-will-not-stop-until-I-say-so head bumps into your thigh. Or, and this is the worst and the most dangerous...the non-stop cuddles and licks. OMG! SO MANY KISSES! SO DANGEROUS!!!!!!

Lauren Ringel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My pibble wagged her tail too hard and had to have it amputated! I kinda miss having battered shins.

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JP
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I miss my little girl, Maybellene. She was sweet and happy and never met a stranger, only long lost friends she'd never met before. She had a heart of gold and a head of concrete.

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Erin
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All these people that say pitbulls aren't dangerous have never been subjected to the 200 mph pitty tail wag against a shin or the you-will-pet-me-and-will-not-stop-until-I-say-so head bumps into your thigh. Or, and this is the worst and the most dangerous...the non-stop cuddles and licks. OMG! SO MANY KISSES! SO DANGEROUS!!!!!!

Lauren Ringel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My pibble wagged her tail too hard and had to have it amputated! I kinda miss having battered shins.

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JP
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I miss my little girl, Maybellene. She was sweet and happy and never met a stranger, only long lost friends she'd never met before. She had a heart of gold and a head of concrete.

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