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An adopted German Shepherd is being hailed a hero after saving her owner’s life. When Brian Myers, 59, first met Sadie, a German Shepherd surrendered at Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI) in Oakland, New Jersey, it only took 20 minutes before the 6-year-old pooch got comfortable with him. 10 minutes later, Sadie was jumping in the
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they come as someone we often encounter every day. On Christmas Eve, Junrell Fuentes Revilla was riding his motorcycle through the mountains of Sibonga in Cebu, Philippines, when a dog started running after him. Junrell, 36, initially ignored the canine, but when it wouldn’t stop barking at him, the
If you think only humans can forge strong friendships with each other, think again. The following story about a dog and his pal will prove that these animals would do anything for their loved ones – including their four-legged best friends. Winston may be a tiny dachshund, but he’s got a big heart and tremendous
Kuno, a military dog had to have one of his paws amputated after being seriously injured. He suffered from bullet wounds in the back of his legs during an Al Qaeda attack in Afghanistan. After saving the lives of British soldiers, Kuno has now reaped the reward of his heroic act. He was not only
People often say we don’t deserve dogs because of their wholesome character, but that’s not always true. Some owners are completely deserving of their dog’s love, just like this grandmother from Glendale, California. 11 years ago, Gwendola Johnson, 88, adopted a stray dog and named him Sandy. Ever since she got him, the rescue pup
We may not realize it most of the time, but we depend on dogs for a lot of things. We rely on them for our safety, for emotional support, for companionship, and more. These four-legged creatures are the most loyal friends we could ever have, and I’m sure we’ve all wished they had longer lives.
A pit bull is hailed as a “hero dog” when he guarded his young lost owner until the rescuers showed up. The loyalty of Buddy the pit bull was tested when his little owner got lost in the woods. Not only did he stand by the boy’s side the whole time but he also made
A heroic dog who saved hundreds of sheep amid the wildfires in Australia is capturing global attention because of her bravery. Over a billion animals have died in Australia due to the bushfires that have been ravaging the country since September. Disasters of this magnitude require that the victims receive all the help that they
A family from Florida is mourning the passing of their “hero dog” named Zeus, who saved the lives of two children by protecting them from the bite of a poisonous snake. On September 23, 10-year-old Oriley Richardson was playing in the backyard of their home when Zeus suddenly jumped towards the boy. The 9-month-old pit
Once again, a dog has shown the world how great their love for us humans are. A golden retriever named Todd is now an internet sensation after he selflessly came into the defense of his owner and protected her from getting bitten by a rattlesnake. The heroic deed of Todd saved his human’s life while he