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<h2>A miniature Schnauzer pays a visit to its owner in the hospital.</h2>
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<p>True love can overcome any obstacle. Nobody demonstrated this better than Sissy, a devoted Schnauzer who couldn't bear being separated from her ailing owner, Nancy Franck.</p>
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<p>Sissy was not your typical Schnauzer. This spirited pup took canine devotion to the next level by fleeing her family home and traveling 20 miles to find her human.</p>
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<p>Dale, Nancy's husband, was taken aback when he received a call from a hospital security guard informing him that Sissy had been discovered on the hospital grounds.</p>
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<p>Talk about dedication!</p>
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<h2>A lost dog travels 60 miles to her old home</h2>
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<p>Some bonds cannot be severed. Cleo, a yellow labrador-mix who went missing earlier this month, was certainly one of them. Cleo was found, thankfully, but in the most unlikely of places—her owner's previous residence.</p>
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<p>When Colton Michael discovered a strange dog on his porch, he assumed it belonged to a neighbor. Michael took Cleo to have her microchip scanned after gaining her trust.</p>
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<p>The results were astounding—Cleo belonged to the previous owner of his house! Cleo was still attached to her old house after two years.</p>
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<p>Contrary to popular belief, you can return home.</p>
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<h2>By detecting cancer, a dog saves his owner's life.</h2>
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<p>Lauren Gauthier had no idea when she adopted Victoria, a one-eyed rescue dog, that this intuitive canine would one day save her life.</p>
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<p>The owner was prompted to schedule a doctor's appointment after Victoria's persistent sniffing of a red blemish on Lauren's nose.</p>
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<p>When testing revealed that she had basal cell carcinoma, her suspicions were confirmed.</p>
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<p>Lauren had surgery to remove the cancer, and she credits her beloved dog with raising the alarm.</p>
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<h2>A Great Dane assists a boy with cerebral palsy in walking again.</h2>
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<p>Dogs can be the most effective motivators. Hunter VanBrocklin, a young boy with cerebral palsy who underwent hip dysplasia surgery in 2016, attested to this.</p>
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<p>Wendy, Hunter's beloved Dane, stepped up to the plate when he needed to relearn how to walk.</p>
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<p>Wendy, wearing a gentle leader harness around her neck, assisted Hunter in maintaining his balance, allowing the boy to enjoy active pursuits such as hiking!</p>
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<h2>27 people are saved from drowning by a retriever.</h2>
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<p>Swansea Jack was a cut above the rest of the retrievers in terms of swimming ability. During the 1930s, Jack, a black retriever, lived with his owner near the River Tawe in Wales.</p>
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<p>This tenacious pup earned the title "hero" after rescuing a drowning boy in the river and pulling him to shore by the scruff of his neck.</p>
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<p>One heroic feat is more than most dogs achieve in their lifetimes, but for Jack, this was only the beginning.</p>
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<p>This fearless swimmer saved at least 27 people from the dangerous river over the course of a decade! Jack's efforts were recognized with a silver collar from the local council, a Silver Cup from the mayor of London, and two bronze medals from the National Canine Defense League.</p>
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<p>A statue honoring Jack stands on the St. Helen's Rugby Ground, and he was even named "Dog of the Century" by the Newfound Friends of Bristol in 2000.</p>
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<h2>Saint Bernard Barry</h2>
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<p>Did you know that in the 1800s, monks bred Saint Bernards specifically to rescue travelers stranded in the snowy Swiss Alps? Barry, a special dog, took his job very seriously, saving 40 people in his lifetime.</p>
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<p>Barry's legacy was preserved even after his death by Swiss monks who keep one dog named Barry in their monastery at all times.</p>
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<h2>Collie recovers from his World Cup absence</h2>
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<p>An unthinkable crime was committed just months before the 1966 FIFA World Cup tournament—the Cup had been stolen! The subsequent search for the missing trophy was ended when a Londoner named David Corbett was out walking his Collie, Pickles. Pickles walked over to investigate something in the bushes that piqued his interest.</p>
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<p>In this case, the dog's inquisitive nose paid off—he had discovered the missing Cup!</p>
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<p>Pickle's discovery propelled him to fame and fortune. A pet food company named him "Dog of the Year" and gave him a year's supply of free dog food.</p>
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<p>Pickles also attended a banquet in his honor and appeared in a number of films and television shows.</p>
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<h2>A golden retriever repels a poisonous snake.</h2>
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<p>In 2004, a brave Golden named Brutis put his own life in danger to save a young girl who was dangerously close to a deadly coral snake.</p>
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<p>As the snake approached, Brutis grabbed it, suffering a nasty bite in the process. Fortunately, this fearless canine survived and was awarded the National Hero Dog award.</p>
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<p>We wouldn't be surprised if one of these selfless acts of canine heroism inspired you to head to your nearest animal shelter in search of your new best friend.</p>
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<p>Perhaps you already have a brave pup at home. In any case, these eight dogs are in a class of their own, and we applaud their bravery wholeheartedly.Rea</p>
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<p>Read another from us:<a href="https://animalpond.com/two-men-are-still-in-japan-to-care-for-peoples-pets/"> <strong>Two Men are Still Living in Japan Nuclear Disaster Zone to Care for People’s Pets.</strong></a></p>
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