Kacey Musgraves reveals how her brave dog Pepper saved her life in encounter with rattlesnake

Kacey Musgraves noted that Pepper 'had honestly saved' her from stepping on the snake while she was barefoot
PUBLISHED OCT 29, 2024
Kacey Musgraves revealed her dog Pepper’s injuries after it bravely saved her from getting bit by a rattlesnake (Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Kacey Musgraves revealed her dog Pepper’s injuries after it bravely saved her from getting bit by a rattlesnake (Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kacey Musgraves is expressing gratitude for her heroic dog, Pepper, who recently saved her from a rattlesnake encounter.

On October 27, Musgraves shared via Instagram Stories that Pepper, an Australian cattle dog, was recovering at home after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake during a walk.

Musgraves noted that Pepper “had honestly saved” her from stepping on the snake while she was barefoot, as reported by US Weekly.

Kacey Musgraves' dog Pepper recovers after rattlesnake encounter


 
 
 
 
 
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"Copperhead: 1, Pepper: 0,” she quipped, revealing that she rushed Pepper to the vet for antivenom treatment. The singer described her dog as unusually lethargic post-bite, saying, “Those who have Blue Heelers know they ain’t ever this calm.”

Pepper was still taking it easy. "She’s home and sleeping a lot / on pain meds and getting lots of love,” Musgraves shared alongside a collection of photos showing Pepper resting on a bed. 

The Grammy-winning artist also expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank goodness for wonderful dogs.”

In her updates, Musgraves shared photos of Pepper resting at home with an IV, stating that she was on pain medication and receiving plenty of love. She also included a snapshot from the vet's office, showing bruising in Pepper’s mouth and neck as a result of the bite.

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Kacey Musgraves' dog becomes a hero after preventing a snake bite incident (Getty Images)

She shared a photo that appeared to be taken at the vet’s office, showing someone holding Pepper's mouth open to expose the bruising on her gums.

Musgraves wrote alongside the photo, “This is wild but the vet was showing me how the inside of her mouth and all down her neck is so bruised from that damn snakebite.” 

On Sunday, Musgraves took to Instagram to post photos and videos of her adventures riding horses in the countryside and enjoying moments with Pepper in the studio.

"October’s nearly over,” she wrote in a caption. “Here’s to seeing twilight more often – whether you get up for it or are already up , more sunrise rides (and coffee on said sunrise rides), fresh sourdough handmade by a friend, brave dogs that save you from stepping on a rattlesnake you didn’t see on your back porch, new songs, and all the other little sprinkles.”

Kacey Musgraves’ dog receives outpouring of support after rattlesnake encounter

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Kacey Musgraves attends the Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week September 2024 at Khalily Stables on September 05, 2024 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Kacey Musgraves took to Instagram to inform her followers about Pepper's recovery (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Country music star Kacey Musgraves recently shared the alarming story of her dog Pepper, who bravely saved her from a rattlesnake bite. Following the incident, Musgraves took to Instagram to inform her followers about Pepper's recovery, and they responded with heartfelt messages of support and admiration.

Fans flocked to the comment section, praising Pepper's courage and wishing her a speedy recovery. One user affectionately stated, "Pepper is the goodest girl, hope she gets well soon,” while another commented on her selflessness, saying, “Pepper giving it all and not asking for anything in return.” The love for the Australian cattle dog was palpable, as fans recognized her as a true protector.

Comments poured in highlighting Pepper's heroism, with one fan exclaiming, "Pepper deserves a purple heart." Another user simply stated, "Pepper is the best. Precious girl."

Another user commented, "Pepper the protector fr."

"I absolutely love this dog. Pepper is the best," another user wrote.

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