5 Real Stories of Dog Heroes
Canines are not called a “man’s best friend” for no reason. Dogs have been known to stay by their master’s side through thick and thin, even if their own lives are in jeopardy. Over the years, multiple pet organizations have given awards to dogs for their heroic accomplishments. There are hundreds of heartwarming stories that could easily make our list, but here is a list of 5 real stories of dog heroes–the kind that would make even Lassie blush. After reading these stories, you will never complain about housebreaking your puppy again.
1. Kathie Vaughan and Her Dog Eve:
Kathie is a paraplegic, paralyzed from the waist down. She recently bought a used truck and brought her loyal pet Eve along. When her truck began fishtailing, she struggled to bring it to a stop when the cabin suddenly began filling with fumes and smoke. With the truck in danger of lighting on fire and exploding, she struggled to escape. The smoke in her eyes made her unable to see well enough to put her wheel chair together and get out of the vehicle. That is when Eve took control of the situation and pulled her owner from the truck. Eve dragged Kathie away just in time, as the vehicle went up in flames when they were merely 10 feet away. Police arrived and yelled to Kathie that she needed to move further away from the vehicle, as it was bound to explode. In pain and unable to move, Kathie grabbed a hold of Eve’s collar and her loyal friend dragged her 40 more feet to safety. Eve saved Kathie’s life and was awarded the prestigious Stillman Award for bravery. (source)
2. Kevin Weaver’s Best Beagle Friend Belle:
A 3-year-old Beagle named Belle was the first canine to be awarded the VITA Wireless Samaritan Award after she heroically saved her owner during a medical emergency. Kevin Weaver suffered from diabetes and began having more and more seizures. A stranger had recommended that he train the Beagle to be a medical assistance dog and he heeded the advice; it is a good thing he did. Belle was trained to sense when Kevin’s blood sugar was too high or too low. The expensive training also included a worst case scenario. If Kevin was having a seizure, Belle knew how to bite down on the number 9 on his cell phone, which was programmed to dial 911. On the morning of February 7th, Kevin was sure glad to have paid for the training. He suffered a severe seizure and collapsed. When he woke up, he was in a hospital with Belle by his side. Emergency dispatchers received a call and only heard a dog barking, so they sent someone to check out the situation. They found Kevin and carried both dog and owner to the hospital in the ambulance, just in time to save his life. If Kevin would have been stuck at home until his roommates arrived, he would not have made it. Kevin and Belle celebrated the dog’s heroics and Kevin’s life with a steak dinner that night. (source)
3. Eve and Norman Fertig and Their Half-Wolf Savior:
Eve and Norman take care of injured animals on a regular basis, and when a severe winter storm hit upstate New York, they were never more thankful. The Fertigs were trapped outside by two fallen trees. The trees were blocking their path to any form of safety, including their house about 200 feet away. They took shelter in a narrow alleyway but became trapped. The storm surprised them after a nice day, so neither had warm clothes on. Around 9:30pm, their loyal follower of seven years, Shana, a 160-pound half-wolf-half-German shepherd, found the Fertigs and began digging through the snow and under the trees. After two hours, Shana was able to dig a tunnel all the way to their house. She returned to the Fertigs, grabbed Eve’s sleeve and Norman grabbed Eve’s leg, then Shana pulled them all the way through a hole in their fence and to their front door. They reached safety at 2am but with no electricity in the house, and they needed to get warm. Shana stayed with them, providing warmth until firefighters arrived the next morning in response to calls from their neighbors. Eve and Norman will never regret rescuing Shana. (source)
4. Omar Eduardo Rivera Saved by His Guide Dog:
On September 11, 2001, Omar Rivera was trapped on the 71st floor of the World Trade Center’s north tower when the airline struck the building 25 stories above him. Mr. Rivera, a blind computer technician, brought his guide dog to work with him on a daily basis. When the chaos ensued, he unleashed his loyal dog named Dorado, patted his head, and told him to go and save itself. Omar described the setting as too dangerous and hectic for him to possibly escape. After several minutes on his own, Omar’s canine friend returned to guide him down 70 flights of stairs. On the way down the stairwell, a fellow coworker lent assistance and both Dorado and the helpful coworker successfully guided Mr. Rivera to safety just in time. As a reward, Dorado was provided with enough dog chews to last a lifetime.
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5. Angela Marcelino and Her Pit Bull Protector Maya:
On Father’s Day 2007, Angela Marcelino was surprised to enter her home and find a robber in her house. The robber quickly shoved Angela inside and began choking her to prevent her from screaming. Angela made just two successful screams, which alerted her pet Maya. Maya came running and quickly began attacking the man. While Maya was attacking, Angela was able to get to her feet and defend herself. The robber opened the door and quickly left, realizing that he had chose the wrong house to target. When police arrived, Maya had blood from the criminal on her and the police took a swab of it for DNA testing. Sometime later, the detective called Angela to help identify the robber in a lineup of criminals and the one she pointed out matched the DNA from Maya’s face, providing enough evidence to put him in prison for quite a while. Maya was given several treats as a reward, something that she did not protest considering that dogs eat everything. (source)
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