Jesus Hueche, 28, from Argentina, was pruning a tree out the front of his house in the city of Bahia Blanca when he slipped and fell 6ft on to his head on Saturday.
Mr Hueche said he was momentarily knocked unconscious and when he came to, dog Tony was already laying on top of him and nuzzling his chest.
The faithful animal remained by his owner's side while neighbours, who had fortunately seen the accident, called for an ambulance.
Even when paramedics arrived, Tony refused to get away from Mr Hueche, barking and baring his teeth at the ambulance workers.
Eventually the doctors managed to convince the worried canine that they were there to help, and put Mr Hueche in a neck brace.
Images taken by the ambulance crew show Tony laying on top of his owner, and even trying to climb into the ambulance as they take him to hospital.
Medics posted the pictures on social media, where they quickly went viral.
After arriving at A&E, scans revealed that Mr Hueche had escaped serious injury, with swelling to his neck and a minor head wound.
Speaking to local media after the accident, Mr Hueche said Tony has been 'like a son to me' ever since he adopted him off the street.
He said: 'He goes everywhere with me and lies in my bed until my partner takes him out. One day we saw him, gave him love, food, and he is now part of our family.'
Mr Hueche said he was momentarily knocked unconscious and when he came to, dog Tony was already laying on top of him and nuzzling his chest.
The faithful animal remained by his owner's side while neighbours, who had fortunately seen the accident, called for an ambulance.
Even when paramedics arrived, Tony refused to get away from Mr Hueche, barking and baring his teeth at the ambulance workers.
Eventually the doctors managed to convince the worried canine that they were there to help, and put Mr Hueche in a neck brace.
Images taken by the ambulance crew show Tony laying on top of his owner, and even trying to climb into the ambulance as they take him to hospital.
Medics posted the pictures on social media, where they quickly went viral.
After arriving at A&E, scans revealed that Mr Hueche had escaped serious injury, with swelling to his neck and a minor head wound.
Speaking to local media after the accident, Mr Hueche said Tony has been 'like a son to me' ever since he adopted him off the street.
He said: 'He goes everywhere with me and lies in my bed until my partner takes him out. One day we saw him, gave him love, food, and he is now part of our family.'
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Source: DailyMail , Labrujula 24, Defensa Civil Bahia Bianca
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