It's incredible to learn that there are some animals that would go above and beyond to help humans. These doggies dedicate their lives to it! Learn all about their stories and what they've done to earn the praise! These are some remarkable dogs!
1. Black Lab Comforts Boy With Seizures
via: Facebook – James Isaac/Louise Goossens
James is a 9-year-old boy who suffers from a form of autism that makes it difficult for him to interact with others. He also has seizures that sometimes require medical attention. Mahe the black Labrador Retriever is not only trained to alert his parents when this happens, he’s also there to comfort James, especially during trips to the hospital.
2. Newfoundland Honored For Saving People From Drowning
Whizz was a hero dog trained to save drowning people by pulling them from the water. Over the course of his life, he saved nine people and one other dog from drowning.
3. Dogs Comfort Orlando Shooting Survivors
via: Facebook – Sasha Comfort Dog
This year the city of Orlando suffered one of the deadliest mass shootings in the history of the United States. The horrific event left the survivors with their worlds turned upside down. In response to the tragedy, 12 service dogs from all over the country flew with their handlers to Orlando to bring comfort to the victims and their friends and families.
4. Pit Bull Saves Owner From A Coma
When Bandit the Pit Bull woke his owner, Kayla, up at four in the morning, she was covered in sweat and weak. She asked the medical alert dog to bring her blood sugar meter, which showed dangerously low levels. If Bandit hadn’t woken her, she would have slipped into a coma and probably died.
5. K9 Bloodhound Tracks Kidnapped Girl
via: Facebook – Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
Déjà the K9 Bloodhound was called to the mountains of Rancho Cucamonga with her handler, Deputy Sheriff Josh Stone, in response to a call about a girl who had been kidnapped by a man and dragged into the woods. With only a dropped purse and some drag marks for clues, Déjà tracked the girl to a house where she was found and the man who kidnapped her was arrested.
WOW! These pups sure are inspiring! They make sure that they do their jobs every day because so many humans rely on them! How amazing! They truly deserve to be recognized this Labor Day!
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Featured Image via: Facebook – Sasha Comfort Dog
