Overview
- Honey, a 12-year-old farm dog in Cordova, New Mexico, drove off a bear in early March 2026 to protect her family and dozens of farm animals.
- Security video and tracks on the property showed she confronted the bear multiple times.
- She suffered a severe degloving wound to her neck and face with deep punctures, heavy bruising and swelling.
- Española Humane performed urgent surgery and reports she is recovering on medications.
- The shelter said no chickens were lost and both horses stayed safe, highlighting how bears emerging from hibernation seek food near homes in early spring.