Hans was a true HERO.  Janet's puppy, Token, saw a 5' diamondback rattlesnake on a well used path in the yard and was bitten.  Hans the protector of the family, got between the snake, Hanet, Token, and Bandit, and killed the snake.  He was bitten 3 times and was not able to recover.  He fought to the death.  He is a true hero.  He was special and he will be missed by all.