"She's still not out of the woods; she's extremely sedated until we're sure the pressure in her skull has been decreased," she wrote. "She has two skull fractures, a sinus cavity puncture, and considerable edema around her left eye, causing her eyesight to be impaired."

Eva was severely injured in the process, yet she saved her owner's life.

"I believe it's reasonable to say the dog definitely saved her life," said California Department of Fish and Wildlife Capt. Patrick Foy.

"My dog is my hero, and I owe her my life," Erin said on GoFundMe.

Eva, you are a hero! Thank you for valiantly confronting this mountain lion and saving your owner's life! It serves as a reminder of how protective and devoted dogs can be.

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