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Hero Goat Alerts Family to Fire
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Apr 14 06:46:39 EDT 2017Nick Bruce wasn’t thrilled when his daughter, Abigail, got a goat as an early 10th birthday gift last Thursday. But just two days later, Speedy won a place in his heart when he saved his new family… Full Article ›
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Vote for Your Favorite 2017 American Hero Dog Awards Nominees
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Mar 31 06:36:43 EDT 2017Nearly 200 dogs have been nominated for the 2017 American Hero Dog Awards, and the first round of voting for finalists in seven categories opened this week. You can vote once per day for your… Full Article ›
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"Wonder Dog" Saves Owner Who Fell Down Cliff
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Mar 30 06:54:09 EDT 2017A woman who fell down a cliff in South Australia has her dog to thank for going to get her help. Sue Pethnick, 55, was walking with her Red Heeler, Abby, at a beach camping area on Monday afternoon… Full Article ›
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Hero Dog Alerts Family to Gas Leak
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Jan 05 06:49:22 EST 2017A Shepherd mix who was nearly put down after spending a year on the adoption list at an Atlanta shelter repaid her new family by saving them from a potentially deadly gas leak. Last month, Kailey,… Full Article ›
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Cat Alerts Owner to Tennessee Wildfires
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Dec 07 06:59:02 EST 2016Gatlinburg, Tennessee, resident Mark Burger didn’t get the alert to evacuate his condo last week as a deadly wildfire moved dangerously close. But thankfully, his cat’s unusual behavior made him… Full Article ›
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Dogs Donate Blood to Save Injured Police Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Nov 16 06:50:49 EST 2016Boise, Idaho, police dog Jardo is home recovering after being shot by a suspect on Friday. He survived the injury thanks in part to two fellow dogs. Myles, a 6-year-old Golden Retriever who… Full Article ›
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Ruthie the Comfort Dog Will Be Honored With ASPCA's Dog of the Year Award
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Tue Nov 15 06:59:20 EST 2016Ruthie, a Golden Retriever who’s one of the Lutheran Church Charities’ K9 Comfort Dogs, is headed to New York City today. This time, instead of traveling to help others, she’ll be recognized for… Full Article ›
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Rescued French Mastiff Recognized as American Hero Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Oct 28 12:00:43 EDT 2016Last month, we told you about Hooch, the 3-year-old French Mastiff who was rescued from horrible abuse and went on to work with abused and special needs children. He was named the American… Full Article ›
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Hero Dog Who Saved Owner From House Fire Released From Hospital
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Oct 27 07:00:31 EDT 2016Things are looking better for Che, the Chow and Labrador mix who is credited with saving his owner from a fire that consumed the first floor of their Philadelphia home by lying on top of her and… Full Article ›
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Dog Found at Ground Zero Is 17 and Thriving
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Fri Sep 09 07:16:06 EDT 2016A dog found near the site of the World Trade Center towers that fell in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will soon mark the 15th anniversary of her adoption by a family in New Jersey. The Husky,… Full Article ›
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Late 9/11 Search and Rescue Dog to Be Honored on Anniversary
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Sep 08 07:09:37 EDT 2016Bretagne was believed to be the last surviving search and rescue dog who worked at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. This weekend, she’ll be honored at a ceremony for the 15th… Full Article ›
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Hero Chihuahua Barks for Hours to Save 92-Year-Old Owner
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , Wed Aug 31 07:18:42 EDT 2016Sassy, a rescued Chihuahua, loves to sit in her elderly owner’s lap and only barks at the doorbell. But earlier this month, her barking may have saved 92-year-old Marie Alexander’s life. Sassy… Full Article ›