Hero dogs serve with police, military and rescue operations of virtually all types and kinds. Something in their nature seems to provide just the right touch of both intellect and drive, providing them the tools they need to facilitate rescue — but what, exactly, how — and even the why of these situations remains largely unknown.
Related: Watch a man’s dog help him escape after he fell into a frozen lake (usatoday.com)
These types of endeavors are hardly rare. In fact, thousands of them are reported to happen every year and, with the advent of the Internet, they’re finally getting the attention these furry heroes deserve.
Barking Dog Leads Rescuers to Hiker Stuck 170 Feet Below Hawaii Trail (people.com)
‘Hero’ the Bassett Hound leads rescuers to other animals in need of help. Now, she has a new home
Dog leads rescuers to owner after he falls 70 feet on hike | CNN
Heroic dog saved his northern Ont. owner who had a massive heart attack. The Siberian Husky/Golden Retriever mix did not know CPR — but that didn’t seem to stop him from being able to perform it!
Hero dog credited with saving baby’s life – Good Morning America
An 8-year-old Boston terrier is being hailed as a real-life hero after alerting his owners that their 9-month-old baby was in need of help. Jeff and Kelly Dowling of Connecticut said that while their daughter slept in her nursery, their dog, ‘Henry’ began acting strangely, repeatedly barging into the nursery and waking the baby. Only later did they realize she couldn’t breathe.
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Family Dog ‘TUCKER’ Rescues 11-Year-Old Boy from Mudslide During Hurricane Helene (msn.com)
He’s Internet famous with over 45 MILLION viewing his heroic actions.
Three year old ‘Blue’ the Pitbull rescued a one year old from a house fire.
While others raced against time to get family members out of the house, Blue refused to move and stayed near the crib, alerting responding firefighters to their location.
Their missions often go unnoticed and unreported but they’re more important to humanity than we know.
Rescue yours today.
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