Glastonbury Dog Credited With Saving Infant's Life: Reports

GLASTONBURY, CT — A dog is being credited with saving the life of his owner's infant daughter, according to The Hartford Courant. Kelly and Jeff Dowling's 9-month-old daughter had been sick with a cold.

She was prescribed antibiotics and was scheduled for a chest X-ray later in the week. Monday night, Kelly Dowling put the baby in the crib to sleep, but their Boston Terrier, Henry, kept pushing the nursery door open, according to The Hartford Courant.

Kelly Dowling initially scolded Henry for disturbing the baby, but the dog persisted in entering the nursery room, according to NBC CT. Eventually, the baby woke up crying, but Kelly Dowling immediately knew something more than a cold was affecting the child.

Her daughter was struggling to breathe and turning blue. The family rushed to Connecticut Children's Hospital, according to NBC CT. Hospital staff were able to clear the infant's airways, and she's doing much better now.

Kelly Dowling said Henry will be getting a second round of Christmas presents this year for his heroic efforts, The Hartford Courant reported.