fired his gun, striking django. >> he took a bullet.ut saved lives in the process. >> yes, sir. >> reporter: he was rushed to emergency pet hospital for surgery. >> a gunshot wound with massive trauma. >> reporter: django's leg was fractured by the bullet. >> give him a chance to survive, right? >> that was in question. >> absolutely in question. when he was admitted. >> reporter: django's undergone two surgeries. was there a moment in time you thought he might not make it? >> of course, you wonder. but his eyes told me, i got this. >> reporter: police departments from the area kept vigil for django, sitting outside his hospital kennel, 24 hours a day, just like they do for human officers. because of his injury, django will likely be retired from his service. on saturday, he went home like he has every night. is django a hero? >> in my eyes? no doubt. >> reporter: no question, right? >> no doubt. i'm proud of you, sir. >> moa. >>> i'm norah o'donnell for cbs news. thank you for this view of the capitol. good night. >>> this is "the cbs