PICTURES: This dog is internet's new superhero and here is why

The brave pup got bitten by the snake in the process. He was immediately rushed to an animal hospital where he was treated for poison./ Image: Facebook (Paula Godwin)

Paula Godwin the owner of the pup, revealed on Facebook that she almost stepped on a venomous rattlesnake while going down a hill. She was going to get bit by the snake when Todd jumped in right in front of the place where the snake would attack. / Image: Facebook (Paula Godwin)

Todd has since then become the hero on social media, with every other user hailing it as the savior for the woman. The pictures with his swollen up face as an effect of the poison is being shared widely. /Image: Facebook (Paula Godwin)

In a display of sheer courage and loyalty, a one-year-old golden retriever pup took a snake bite in order to save its owner. / Image: Facebook (Paula Godwin)

"So this morning was up bright and early to go on a hike on 7 th street carefree . It was a beautiful morning but as we were walking down the hill I literally almost stepped on a rattlesnake. But my hero of a puppy Todd saved me He jumped right in front of my leg were I surely would have got bit. This is what a hero looks like. Please say a little prayer for my sweet hero", Paula Godwin on Facebook

As per Paula’s Facebook post Todd is now recovering well. /Image: Facebook (Paula Godwin)