Hero Dogs.
10 Heroic Stray Dogs
A dog does not have to be loved and cared for to have the instinct to want to help others. A recent study found that canines can show empathy and sympathy to humans, especially humans that are unhappy or distressed. While these findings were published in a recent journal, these random acts of heroic kindness have been…
Luca, an 8-year-old German Shepherd, saved hundreds of lives of U.S. troops over her years on duty, according to KABC-TV. This week, she received a hero's welcome at Universal City along with her handler, Sgt. Chris Willingham. The two are on a cross-country tour promoting the working dog team's national monument. Sadly, while on deployment in Afghanistan, Luca was sniffing for bombs when a booby trap device went off, and she lost her left paw. However, she is still as brave as ever. "She's a very resilient dog and she's saved numerous lives," said Willingham. ...
Honoring the Heroic Hounds of 9/11
Eleven years after the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, our country continues to honor those who helped put our nation back together. Included in this brave bunch are the four-legged warriors who never left the sides of the courageous firefighters, policemen and search-and-rescue teams that were on the scene during that…
Scotty Meyer, a 5-year-old boy with autism who went missing in Wisconsin last week, was found by an 8-year-old Golden Retriever named Autumn. According to WCCO-TV, Scotty disappeared from the house while the family's air conditioning was being repaired. More than 500 volunteers helped the Meyer family search for Scotty throughout the neighborhood and in the wooded areas near their Oak Grove home. The morning after Scotty went missing, Autumn the Golden Retriever found the boy half a mile away from his home, along a bluff by the Mississippi River. RELATED: 10 Best Doggy Paddlers Autumn's owner, Jason Moser, was ecstatic to see his dog had found Scotty. Moser told WCCO that Scotty ...
*Please note: PawNation does not condone the actions of the videographer. If you needed evidence to convince you that dogs have the same motherly instincts as humans, this act of heroism will turn you into a true believer. Petsami recently posted a video of a Labrador mother plunging deep into a pool to rescue her pup who was on the verge of drowning. When the mother witnesses her puppy slowly sinking in the water, she immediately dives into the pool and swims to his rescue. More Labrador Retrievers: As ...
Inside Maria Goodavage's 'Soldier Dogs'
When the Navy Seal team raided Osama bin Laden's compound, a Belgian Malinois named Cairo stood steadfast by their side. Every day, countless modern soldier dogs dedicate their lives to our country's military efforts. It should be no surprise that an animal with such intelligence, physical capabilities and allegiance could be…



