Cat saves dog’s life by chasing off coyotes — see the amazing video of the rescue

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January 5, 2024

Cat saves dog’s life by chasing off coyotes — see the amazing video of the rescue

A Havanese pup in Edmond, North Dakota, owes his life to the family cat — who chased off two coyotes mid-attack on Dec. 1.

The dramatic rescue was captured by the family’s outdoor surveillance camera.

Lane Dyer, the homeowner, shared the footage and the remarkable story with Fox News Digital.

On the night of the incident, Dyer said he had just let the family’s small dog, Oakley, outside to do her business while he tended to two other dogs inside the house.

The dog was outside only for a moment when the family heard some commotion.

“Oakley scampered in the house and ran upstairs,” Dyer said during a phone interview with Fox News Digital.

“She had been cut open on her chest and side and was bleeding profusely.”

Dyer’s wife wrapped up Oakley, put pressure on the wounds and rushed her to the emergency vet.

“We had no idea what happened,” he said.

On the ride to the vet, they pulled up the security footage and were shocked to see the attack — along with the act of bravery by their cat, Binx.

“She knew exactly what was going on — with no hesitation, she acted,” Dyer said.

“And once she got on the ground, she made a lot of noise, hissing — and pounced at the coyotes.”

He added, “Never in a million years would I have expected a cat to do that.”

Binx was a stray cat who began visiting the Dyers’ yard when she was just a few weeks old.

The family began feeding her and she stuck around.

“We’ve tried to bring her inside, but she has no interest in being an indoor cat,” Dyer said.

“She likes the elements, and I’m sure she’s been in a lot of situations where she’s had to defend herself. She lives in our backyard.”

This is the first time a coyote has attacked a pet in the neighborhood, the family said.

“We sometimes hear them howling in the evenings, but never that close,” Dyer said.

After being treated and receiving stitches, Oakley made a full recovery and is doing fine.

With this experience now behind them, Dyer advises other pet owners to “not take coyotes for granted” and to regard them as potential predators.

“They hunt and prey on small targets and have the ability to attack unannounced,” he warned.

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. North Dakota State, Softball

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March 11, 2026

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. North Dakota State, Softball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.

Long Beach State hosted North Dakota State on March 10 where they suffered a 5-2 loss. Freshman Nina Sepulveda had two hits in the loss. Long Beach State will resume Big West play this weekend when they travel to UC Riverside for a three-game series starting Friday, March 13.

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Four area players land on North Dakota Division A all-state team

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March 10, 2026

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Four area players land on North Dakota Division A all-state team

GRAND FORKS — Four area athletes were selected to the North Dakota Division A all-state girls basketball team, which was released by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association on Tuesday.

The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association will release all-state teams later this month.

Thompson’s Addison Sage led the way as a first team all-state pick, as well as receiving the division’s Outstanding Senior Athlete honor. Her coach, Jason Brend, was the Coach of the Year.

All-state second team choices from the area are Devils Lake junior Tylie Brodina, Four Winds-Minnewaukan sophomore Suri Gourd and Thompson senior Kya Hurst.

Sage, a 5-foot-6 guard, averaged 22.3 points per game, 3.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.2 steals per game. Sage has more than 1,900 career points and holds the Tommies’ all-time scoring record.

Brodina, a 5-8 guard, averaged 18.8 points and 2.6 steals per game. She shot 82 percent from the foul line and 32 percent from 3-point range.

Hurst, a 5-6 forward, averaged 16.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. She added 3.7 steals and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 39.5 percent from 3-point range. Hurst has scored more than 1,600 points and grabbed more than 840 rebounds in her career.

Gourd, a 5-8 guard, averaged 26.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 4.4 steals per game. Gourd has more than 1,600 career points in her career with two more seasons to play.

Gourd led Four Winds-Minnewaukan from a 5-17 record last season to a 16-8 mark this year.

Miller has covered sports at the Grand Forks Herald since 2004 and was the state sportswriter of the year in 2019 (NSMA, NDAPSSA), 2022 (NSMA, NDAPSSA), 2024 (NDAPSSA) and 2025 (NDAPSSA).

His primary beat is UND football but also reports on a variety of UND sports and local preps.

He can be reached at (701) 780-1121, tmiller@gfherald.com or on Twitter at @tommillergf.

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Annabelle Weber

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March 10, 2026

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Funeral Mass for Annabelle Weber, 95, of Dickinson will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Queen of Peace Church with Msgr. Thomas Richter celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dickinson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with Rosary and Vigil service taking place at 6:00 PM. Annabelle passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Benedict’s Health Center, Dickinson. Annabelle S. Weber was born on December 8, 1930, in Killdeer, North Dakota, to Frank and Eva (Kowis) Schmalz. She grew up in Killdeer and graduated from Killdeer High School in 1947. At the age of 17, Annabelle began working at Zimbrich’s Department Store in Killdeer. She later moved to Dickinson, where she worked at S&L in retail sales and spent many years at Kessel’s Bridal Shop. While working at the Esquire Steak House, she met Gerald Weber, the love of her life. The couple was united in marriage on November 1, 1954, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson, where they made their home and built their life together. Annabelle was a woman who loved staying busy and caring for her family and home. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, along with hobbies such as crafts, sewing, and gardening. She was well known for keeping an immaculate home and took great pride in caring for those around her. Faith was an important part of her life. She joined the Catholic Daughters in 1957 and was active in church circles, often helping with funeral dinners and parish gatherings. Annabelle’s greatest joy was her family. Annabelle is survived by her sons, Greg (Barbara) Weber of Grand Forks, Russ (Rhonda) Weber of Dickinson; daughter, Sharon (Tony) Allen of Andover, MN; nine grandchildren, Christi (Ryan), Tiffani (Tim), Shane (Kayla), Tonya (Adam), Samantha (Scott), Kevin, Tracey (Analisa), Stacie, Tyler; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Schmalz; husband, Gerald Weber; siblings, William (Evelyn) Schmalz, Elaine (John) Buresh, and Vernon (Dolores) Schmalz; and daughter-in-law, Coleen Weber (Krance). Remembrances and condolences can be shared at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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