A 2-year-old English mastiff whose heroism likely saved a family's 9-month-daughter is now fighting for his own life. Duke, who woke up his owner Lucia Piscoglio when her baby Ava Jane appeared to be suffocating in her crib, had a massive allergic reaction to a Lyme disease vaccine just days later. Now, as the hulking pooch fights to stay alive, his heartwarming bond with little Ava has helped bring a flood of well-wishes and even monetary donations to the Piscoglio's from across the internet and even the globe. Adorable: A 2-year-old English mastiff named Duke helped save his 9-month-old best friend Ava Jane Piscoglio when she appeared to be suffocating in her crib
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The 2-year-old English mastiff saved his New Jersey's owners' 9-month-old baby early this month
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Duke woke up his owner Lucia Piscoglio when her baby Ava Jane appeared to be suffocating in her crib
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Ava Jane was saved, but a Lyme disease vaccine soon had Duke in the fight of his short life after he suffered a massive allergic reaction
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