Yogi
German Shepherd
Inducted August 1989
Owned by Mrs. Pat Morgan
Nominated by Dr. Jim Wilson
Pat Morgan discovered an intruder in her home around midnight on July 21, 1987. She alerted the police department before the man attacked her and began to choke and beat her severely.
As the assailant began to choke her, Mrs. Morgan thought of her 3-year-old German shepherd, Yogi, who was just outside in the screened-in porch, and began calling him. She was beginning to lose consciousness when she heard the dog break through the door and hit her attacker.
After chasing off the intruder, Yogi held Abilene police officers at bay until Mrs. Morgan could help restrain him.
“I firmly believe that had this dog not done what he did, I would not be alive,” said Mrs. Morgan. "I sleep much better now knowing that I have a wonderful, brave, loving pet who caers for me as much as I care for him."
