Great Pyrenees Dog defends Sheep from 11 Coyotes, returns home after 2 days Missing

We should never underestimate the loyalty and courage of our pets—time and again, they prove just how far they’re willing to go to protect those they love.

In Decatur, Georgia, a two-year-old Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog named Casper demonstrated extraordinary bravery when he defended his owner’s flock of sheep from a pack of coyotes.

Facing 11 predators, Casper fought relentlessly, killing eight and driving the remaining three away from the property.

In early November, owner John Wierwiller was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of coyotes nearby. When he looked outside, he saw the sheep pressed tightly against a fence, with another sheep named Daisy standing watch.

Casper had positioned himself between the coyotes and the flock, blocking their advance. When the coyotes attacked, he did not retreat.

“I could see the coyotes running around in this area,” John Wierwiller said, pointing out a part of the yard frequently visited by wild coyotes. “When I came over here, Casper took off.”

Local station WAGA-TV later reported that a pack of 11 coyotes had attacked Wierwiller’s sheep that night.

For nearly half an hour, Casper fought the pack alone. He ultimately killed eight coyotes and chased the remaining three out of the area. Remarkably, not a single sheep was injured—though Casper himself paid a heavy price.

“Casper defended the sheep furiously in a fight that left some of his skin and part of his tail torn off,” Wierwiller wrote in a Facebook post.

According to CBS News, after chasing the last coyotes away, Casper did not return home right away. Wierwiller, his family, and neighbors searched desperately, finding a trail of blood and pieces of Casper’s torn tail—but no sign of the dog himself.

Fearing the worst, Wierwiller braced for tragedy. Then, two days later, Casper made his way home on his own. He was found resting quietly inside the chicken coop.

“He was kinda looking at me like, ‘Boss, stop looking at how bad I look, just take care of me,’” Wierwiller said. “It looked like a coyote grabbed his skin and peeled it right off.”

Wierwiller later shared on Facebook that Casper was rushed to the vet in critical condition. Veterinarians closed an open neck wound and worked to prevent infection before transferring him to Lifeline Animal Project, where he remained for nearly a month.

At first, doctors were unsure whether Casper would survive. He arrived severely injured, but against the odds, he endured multiple surgeries and began healing rapidly. He is now in recovery.

A GoFundMe campaign launched to help cover Casper’s medical expenses raised over $15,000, as people across the community were deeply moved by his bravery. Many volunteered donations after hearing his story.

The veterinary facility also volunteered its services, and while Casper may need months to fully recover, his progress has been encouraging.

When Wierwiller visited him, he was overwhelmed with emotion.

“I can’t express how happy I am to see him,” Wierwiller said as he hugged his beloved dog.

“Casper has been ‘a little tentative about everything’ since his brush with death. But the vets have said that with a little bit of luck, Casper may not even require any skin grafts. It really is a remarkable bit of news, and we are celebrating!”

What once seemed like an uncertain fight for survival has now become a powerful belief that Casper will heal completely—and soon return home where he belongs.