Here is an extended version of the home intruder shot by an elderly woman, Donna Hopper in self defense for her life and property. Such a terrible thing to happen to her. Thankfully, she is still with us today.

Three elderly women fought off a knife-wielding bandit who tried to snatch one of their handbags in Melbourne's east yesterday.

As the attacker held a knife to the throat of an 82-year-old woman and demanded her handbag, she kicked him in the leg and her 89-year-old friend hit him over the head with her own handbag.

One of the women's husbands then came to their aid and the attacker fled the multi-level car park in Malvern empty-handed.

It's a well known fact that people who have pets are happier and healthier than people who don't, and elderly people probably need pets more than the rest of us do. Which dog breed is best? Small and medium-sized dogs are best for older people. Here are some common breeds.