Times Incredibly Heroic Dogs Saved Their Owner’s Lives

Layka managed to subdue the insurgent who was attacking her handler. She saved him and other members of the team while selflessly risking her life. After seven hours in surgery, Layka survived, but she lost a leg in the process. For her heroic act, she was awarded a special medal, and the man she saved adopted her. 

Without a second to lose, Geo pushed Charlie out of the way and was hit by the truck. He saved his owner’s life but suffered from a broken leg, fractured spine, and several bruises. Luckily, Geo is doing just fine after five hours of surgery and lots of love from his family. They are thankful that both Charlie and Geo are safe. 

Milo was sitting still and alert, staring and barking at his owner for about thirty minutes. His owners brushed it off that he wanted to play outside at first but eventually took him seriously. Milo’s owner’s got out of the apartment and realized there was a gas leak, which is what Milo was trying to tell them.

Kelsey’s owner broke his neck, and he was stuck in the freezing snow. Kelsey lay down on her owner to keep him warm as the temperature continued to drop. The nearest neighbor was a half-mile away, and she continued to bark for help while keeping him warm. The neighbors finally heard her howls for help and called an ambulance. 

Maggie snuck out of her kennel to comfort the crying puppies. When one of the employees noticed her on the camera, they went to open the puppy’s cage for Maggie. It seemed that she needed them as much as they needed her. In the morning, the staff found Maggie curled up with all the puppies around her, and it was a sweet site. 

Molly woke her family up because the house was on fire. Although she was blind and only given four months to live, Molly was able to get seven people, two dogs, and four cats safely out of the house. Following her heroic act, she had to go to get fluid drained from her lungs each week until she passed away. Molly will forever be remembered for saving her family and beating the odds. 

While his mom though Benjamin was fast asleep, she noticed Abbie jumping around by the swing. At first, she brushed it off, thinking the dog had to go out, but then Abbie started to bark. His mom rushed River to find Benjamin choking on his spit-up. Abbie now gets lots of treats for saving her little brother. 

With her custom protective goggle and booties, Frida was able to help save over 52 lives. She has helped out in many natural disasters to find those who were stuck or missing. She is such a helpful girl who has continued to help save lives. 

A week after Tatertot came home, Christi put her son to bed, and he came down twice for water. She thought he was just tried, but Tatertot sensed that something was wrong. He started barking and running back and forth between Christi and her son’s room. Finally, Christi followed the dog and found her son unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, where they found out that his blood sugar was extremely low. Tatertot saved him, and the family knew he was the perfect match. 

Audrey suffered from a fractured right elbow, three broken ribs, a fractured ankle and a cut to her head in the accident. Figo had a huge gash down his leg,. but he refused to leave her side even after the EMTs arrived. He was taken to the vet while his owner went to the hospital, and they both made a full recovery. 

Her abusive ex-partner had come to attack her, but Chako made sure she was safe. He was rushed to the vet, where he racked up a $3,000 vet bill. People from all over heard about Chako and donated to help cover his medical bills. 

Lilly’s owner was lying on the tracks unconscious after tripping, and Lilly tried to pull her to safety. The train wasn’t going to stop in time, so Lilly threw herself on top of her owner to take the hit. When the ambulance arrived, her owner was unharmed, but Lilly wanted to stay by her side. Lilly lost a leg in the accident, but she saved her owner in the process. 

As he got closer to shore, Storm’s owner realized it was a baby deer was injured and disoriented. The family called for help, and rescuers came to check on the baby deer. It was treated and made a full recovery thanks to Storm’s incredible instincts. 

When she was eight weeks old, Bretagne started training to do search and rescue. Like many other dogs, she helped find remains for those who perished in the Twin Towers. Bretagne has also helped in Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Ivan. She was one of the last surviving dogs from 9/11, and she passed away after 17 years of helping to save others. 

This fantastic dog lies on top of his owners every time they are sick because he thinks it cures their ailments. While he may not actually cure them, the comfort he provides is more important than any medicine. Dogs can improve your mood and make you happier. 

Baby pounced on her owners until they woke up, and then ran to the children’s bedrooms so they would know to evacuate. Once the humans were safely outside, Baby went back into the burning house to rescue the five other family dogs. She had to drag one of them from under the bed because it was too scared of the fire. 

Since Rex was so insistent on helping the bird, his owner took it home. Rex helped nurse the bird back to health until it was ready to be released into the wild. Dogs have powerful emotions, and they want to help other animals in need. 

Search and rescue dogs are a critical part of missions after natural disasters, mass-casualties, and locating missing people. Their training allows them to pick up on specific smells, and they use their keen senses to follow the scent. 

Although this kitten does not belong to Akasha, and she has never been pregnant before, she can produce milk. This is known as induced lactation, and she can help other animals in need. It is incredible how caring dogs are without even knowing. 

She climbed inside with the pups and cuddled up so they could nurse. There is no way she would have let her babies stay in the fire; she was not waiting for help because she had to do things herself. 

Kabang saw a motorcycle approaching, and there were two little girls in danger. She pushed them out of the way and knocked over the motorcycle, causing her to lose half of her face. Although she was severely injured, she was happy the girls were safe, and she made a full recovery after extensive surgery. 

 Katy Mae shielded Jerry from the other dogs, and she got bit on her neck. The bite was so close to her jugular; she could have died according to the vet. She stopped the attack and saved Jerry from serious injuries. Katy is an amazingly loyal dog, and she thankfully survived the incident. 

Sheree said she didn’t know that Jack could run so fast, but she is grateful that he saved Kitty. Jack and Kitty have always been close and often share a bed at home. Jack has many friends around the neighborhood, and he is now seen as a local hero. 

Service dogs are an important part of life for those who are handicapped or differently-abled. They not only provide assistance, but they also provide emotional support and unconditional love. This woman and her service dog created a service dog organization after graduation.  

The robbers fired a bullet, and it grazed Osmar’s forehead. When Max saw his owner in trouble, he was furious and stepped in to help. Max started to attack the thieves, and one ran away while the other robber shot Max. Both attackers got away, and Osmar rushed Max to the hospital. Max made a full recovery and saved his beloved owner.  

Jenna and her husband thought it was odd and decided to check on their nine-month-old baby. They found their daughter was not breathing, which is why Duke was so scared. Jenna said that if Duke hadn’t acted the way he did, they would have gone to sleep, and their daughter might have died. 

China kept the baby warm throughout the night until her owner heard the cries of a baby in the morning and took it to a hospital. Supreme Master Ching Hai awarded China the Shining World Hero Award for her bravery and love. China inspired others to spread love to all creatures in need. 

Rocks surrounded the dog who was buried, and there was a bag of gravel attached to her so that she wouldn’t escape. The man called for police to help, and the dog was sent to the hospital where she recovered. Her previous owner was charged with abuse and faced two years in prison. 

One evening there was a terrible storm, and Buster woke his owner up because he was Barking. She thought this was odd because he was usually a quiet dog. She realized he was barking at the door, so she decided to check on her husband. She found him unconscious after he passed out and cut his head on a piece of furniture. If it hadn’t been for Buster, he would not have made it to the hospital in time. 

As the family left, the fires raged, and they feared Odin would not make it out alive. After some time, the family was able to return to their home, and they were shocked to find all of the goats unharmed. Odin’s fur was slightly burned, and his whiskers melted, but he was happy and alive. He had even helped some baby deer and protected them from the fire as well.  

Sergeant Stubby is the most decorated war dog, and he did much more than attack. Stubby also comforted wounded soldiers and provided emotional support during an incredibly difficult time in history. 

They made it out of the building, and when they got two blocks away, Tower 2 began to collapse. Roselle guided Michael towards the subway to avoid dust and debris. She then helped him get to his friend’s apartment in mid-town until the trains were running, and they could go home to New Jersey. 

The men then attacked Mercey with a machete, and she suffered life-threatening injuries. Although she was severely injured, Mercery protected her owner, and the police arrived. She was taken to the animal hospital where she had surgery and recovered well. 

Abby chased the bear away while Margarita got inside safely with the cat. Abby might seem like a goofball most of the time, but when she needed to protect her family, she went into attack mode. Abigail is a true hero, and her owner is thankful the dog was there to save her. 

Faith’s sensitive nose detected a change, and she knew something terrible was about to happen. Leana had a seizure and fell out of her wheelchair. Immediately, Faith went to the phone and dialed for 9-1-1 with her nose. Leana was taken to the hospital and found out her medication was not working anymore. 

Porkchop didn’t want to stop working even though he was not feeling well. These dogs were a crucial part of searching through the rubble and debris after the attacks. They have all been honored as heroes, including Porkchop. 

Kasper was rushed into surgery, and he recovered well. His partner is grateful for the loyalty his dog had to take a bullet for him. Kasper was doing so well that he got to return to work after he fully recovered. 

Cooper also saved his owner from drowning on a separate occasion, and his owner doesn’t know if he would be alive without this fantastic dog. Cooper began having seizures, and after a few years, he passed away. He will always be remembered for his love and loyalty. 

The fox ran away, but it would soon return. The same fox chased a policeman and then tried to climb a ladder to attack someone working on a roof. The animal was eventually compromised, and Angelis was happy to hear that the fox wouldn’t be back to hurt her. 

When Katie opened the door, she saw the wall of flames and realized why True was barking so much. Katie, her family, and True made it out of the house safely. They may have rescued True, but she returned the favor by saving their lives. 

The dog was rushed to the hospital to receive treatment for the venom but made a full recovery. This dog was so brave, and she looks like she has no regrets. The little girl and her grandma are lucky the dog was there to protect them, and she will get many treats in her future. 

Peaches did such incredible work that she was named as the mascot for Therapy Dogs Inc. She has been incredibly helpful in so many peoples lives by comforting them through anxiety and panic attacks. Peaches deserves all the treats in the world. 

Lefty didn’t know what else to do besides take a bullet for the person she loves. Lefty’s owner was so thankful the dog was there because he wouldn’t be alive without Lefty. Many people heard about Lefty and started a donation page to cover her medical expenses. With the help of others, she made a full recovery. 

Peanut ran around to her dad in the garage, and her mom in the kitchen. Finally, someone let her outside, and she started sprinting through the field in the backyard. Her owner followed, and to his surprise, he found a shivering three-year-old girl who was barely conscious. They called the police, and the girl was taken to the hospital. Child protective services got involved, and they thank Peanut for finding the scared girl. 

Whizz rushed into the water when he noticed a group of people were having trouble swimming. He ended up saving nine people and another dog from drowning. Because of his heroic acts, Whizz was awarded the Posthumous Award. 

Atlas has been trained to detect when his owner is about to have a flashback, and he can distract him or divert his energy into something else. Atlas has helped his owner in numerous ways, and for this, he became the face of the Battle Buddy Foundation, which helps other struggling veterans. 

Lucca and her handler were walking in front of troops to protect them when she stepped on an IED. It was her final patrol, and she lost her front leg. Her handler never left her side through the surgery and recovery. Now, she is retired and was adopted by Sergeant Chris Willingham, who she served with in Afghanistan. 

Luca’s owner, Officer Brock, knew that he would be able to help the team, and they set out to find the missing man. With Luca’s help, the team was able to find the man who had gotten stuck in mud next to a fast-moving river. Once again, Luca saved the day and helped with a successful mission. 

Aladdin became the Ronald McDonald House Ambassador dog. He goes to schools to help with anti-bullying programs and helped people after the Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando. Aladdin has helped with countless organizations, and he has touched many people’s lives with his positive attitude. 

Although she lost some fur and needed surgery for her injuries, Angel survived and saved the boy. She is the bravest dog, and her heroic act is another reminder of how amazing dogs are. Their unconditional love and emotional support are more than we can ever ask for.