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Fremantle’s hero dog Henry dies, more than a year after being dognapped and stabbed

The West Australian
Little hero: Henry the Jack Russell cross.
Camera IconLittle hero: Henry the Jack Russell cross. Credit: The Life and Times of Henry/Facebook

The heroic Jack Russell cross which survived a stabbing after being stolen in a dramatic crime spree last year has died.

Henry made headlines after he was caught up in the terrifying ordeal after being left in a van outside the Tradewinds bottle shop in Fremantle in March last year.

The beloved pet, which was deaf and blind in one eye, was stolen along with the van which was ploughed into several other vehicles on the busy Stirling Bridge.

Henry was later found beaten with two stab wounds, prompting a desperate effort to save the, then 15-year-old pooch’s life.

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Generous West Australians, touched by his plight, chipped in more than $11,000 for Henry’s surgery and several blood transfusions, which he later survived.

Taking to Facebook, Henry’s owner said the little dog which touched so many had died.

“Steve and I are so sad to let all Henry’s friends know, that our boy passed away today. Nearly 17 years old,” the owners wrote.

Henry on the front page of The West Australian after his ordeal.
Camera IconHenry on the front page of The West Australian after his ordeal. Credit: The West Australian/The West Australian

“He lasted one year and a week after he was kidnapped and stabbed. Our hearts will always miss our Henry.

“Thank you to everyone who were so kind when Henry was hurt.”

Henry was diagnosed with terminal blood cancer in January and his owners had pledged to show him a wonderful life during his final months.

“Gday everyone,got a bit of bad news the other day, seems I’ve got the big C in me nose of all places eh!!!” the owners wrote on his Facebook page.

“Anyways bugger all they can do so I’ll just make every day count as I always have.”

Dozens of Henry’s fans, who have followed his “life and times” on his own Facebook page, paid tribute to the “little hero.”

“R.I.P. beautiful Henry - your bravery, courage, strength and character will always be remembered... run free now gorgeous boy - you did good!” wrote one follower.

“He is a true little Freo hero. Much love to his humans and may his memories live on under those little paws prints he has left all over your hearts. You gave each other a wonderful life. This community of ours wont be the same without him but his spirit will definitely live on within us all,” added another.

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