Here are 8 Hero Dogs #2 isn’t pat, he’s just a little husky
Here are 8 Hero Dogs #2 isn’t pat, he’s just a little husky

#8 In mid 2018 a group of 6 English SAS Soldiers
#8 In mid 2018 a group of 6 English SAS Soldiers

were on road patrol in a village in Syria.
were on road patrol in a village in Syria.

When the soldiers stopped to exit their vehicles, they were ambushed on all sides by a group
When the soldiers stopped to exit their vehicles, they were ambushed on all sides by a group

of 9 rebels.
of 9 rebels.

Luckily for the SAS they had brought their patrol dog, an intrepid Belgian Malinois whose
Luckily for the SAS they had brought their patrol dog, an intrepid Belgian Malinois whose

name has not been released.
name has not been released.

The Belgian Malinois breed has been one of the most widely used working dogs for hundreds
The Belgian Malinois breed has been one of the most widely used working dogs for hundreds

of years.
of years.

Originally a sheep dog, the breed is now popular among the SAS for its strength and bravery
Originally a sheep dog, the breed is now popular among the SAS for its strength and bravery

under fire.
under fire.

When the firefight began this dauntless puppy leapt into action.
When the firefight began this dauntless puppy leapt into action.

The dog’s handler took off his muzzle and pointed him in the direction of the ambushers.
The dog’s handler took off his muzzle and pointed him in the direction of the ambushers.

The canine darted into the building where the attackers hid and one soldier reported
The canine darted into the building where the attackers hid and one soldier reported

that they immediately heard panicked yelling coming from the enemies.
that they immediately heard panicked yelling coming from the enemies.

When the SAS team entered the building they saw their dog standing over the expired remains
When the SAS team entered the building they saw their dog standing over the expired remains

of one combatant and realized that the remaining 8 had fled.
of one combatant and realized that the remaining 8 had fled.

The dog was virtually uninjured and the SAS commander reported that their miraculous escape
The dog was virtually uninjured and the SAS commander reported that their miraculous escape

was entirely due to the dog’s bravery.
was entirely due to the dog’s bravery.

#7 When a Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake hit central
#7 When a Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake hit central

Mexico it left much of the area in ruin.
Mexico it left much of the area in ruin.

Many people were trapped in the rubble of buildings when one special Labrador came to
Many people were trapped in the rubble of buildings when one special Labrador came to

the Rescue.
the Rescue.

The dogs name is Frida and she works with the Mexican Navy’s canine unit.
The dogs name is Frida and she works with the Mexican Navy’s canine unit.

Equipped with a heightened sense of smell, tireless work ethic and custom made rescue
Equipped with a heightened sense of smell, tireless work ethic and custom made rescue

gear including goggles and boots, Frida scoured the wreckage.
gear including goggles and boots, Frida scoured the wreckage.

In her short career Frida has saved over 50 lives.
In her short career Frida has saved over 50 lives.

The people of Mexico can siesta worry free knowing Frida is on the job.
The people of Mexico can siesta worry free knowing Frida is on the job.

# 6 Ready Rattle It was an afternoon just like any other.
# 6 Ready Rattle It was an afternoon just like any other.

Paula Goodwin was walking her 6 month old golden retriever Todd on a trail near her
Paula Goodwin was walking her 6 month old golden retriever Todd on a trail near her

home in Anthem Arizona when she nearly stepped on a Rattle Snake.
home in Anthem Arizona when she nearly stepped on a Rattle Snake.

Rattle Snakes are venomous predators that live in a wide variety of climates and are
Rattle Snakes are venomous predators that live in a wide variety of climates and are

the leading contributor to snake bite injuries in North America.
the leading contributor to snake bite injuries in North America.

When Goodwin almost stomped on the poisonous serpent it became agitated and lunged at her
When Goodwin almost stomped on the poisonous serpent it became agitated and lunged at her

fangs first.
fangs first.

Luckily for Paula, Todd jumped to her rescue.
Luckily for Paula, Todd jumped to her rescue.

The heroic retriever intercepted the snakes attack and took a bite in the muzzle.
The heroic retriever intercepted the snakes attack and took a bite in the muzzle.

Paula then grabbed Todd and carried him out of harms way and to an animal hospital where
Paula then grabbed Todd and carried him out of harms way and to an animal hospital where

he received anti venom treatment.
he received anti venom treatment.

Pictures that Paula posted of Todd’s swollen face quickly went viral and earned him the
Pictures that Paula posted of Todd’s swollen face quickly went viral and earned him the

title of “Hero Dog”.
title of “Hero Dog”.

A GoFundMe fundraiser hosted by “Friends of Todd” was created and has raised over
A GoFundMe fundraiser hosted by “Friends of Todd” was created and has raised over

$2000 for other dogs who need anti venom treatment.
$2000 for other dogs who need anti venom treatment.

Todd has made a full recovery and lives to bite another day.
Todd has made a full recovery and lives to bite another day.

# 5 The next Good Boy on the list hails from South
# 5 The next Good Boy on the list hails from South

Africa where he spends his days hunting illegal wildlife poachers at Kruger National Park.
Africa where he spends his days hunting illegal wildlife poachers at Kruger National Park.

The Dog is a Belgian Malinois and goes by the misleading name “K9 Killer”.
The Dog is a Belgian Malinois and goes by the misleading name “K9 Killer”.

Killer has been trained to track poachers and has garnered a prodigious reputation by
Killer has been trained to track poachers and has garnered a prodigious reputation by

aiding in the arrest 115 rhinoceros poachers over the last 4 years.
aiding in the arrest 115 rhinoceros poachers over the last 4 years.

Illegal Rhino poaching has become a lucrative business in South Africa due to the insatiable
Illegal Rhino poaching has become a lucrative business in South Africa due to the insatiable

appetite for their horns across the continent of Asia where they are used in traditional
appetite for their horns across the continent of Asia where they are used in traditional

medicine because of their supposed healing properties, even though they are made from
medicine because of their supposed healing properties, even though they are made from

the same material as human fingernails.
the same material as human fingernails.

There are worries that Rhinos will be extinct in 10 years due to the incessant poaching.
There are worries that Rhinos will be extinct in 10 years due to the incessant poaching.

Which has lead to South Africa’s increasef effort to apprehend the degenerate culprits.
Which has lead to South Africa’s increasef effort to apprehend the degenerate culprits.

The UK’s leading Veterinarian Charity PDSA awarded killer with a gold medal and stated
The UK’s leading Veterinarian Charity PDSA awarded killer with a gold medal and stated

that his “contribution to saving the Rhino population is truly remarkable”
that his “contribution to saving the Rhino population is truly remarkable”

# 4
# 4

Number four On our list proves that some heroes wear leashes.
Number four On our list proves that some heroes wear leashes.

Amelia Milling a 21 year old deaf University of Tennessee student faced beth while hiking
Amelia Milling a 21 year old deaf University of Tennessee student faced beth while hiking

the Crow Pass Trail in Chugach State Park 30 miles outside of Anchorage Alaska during
the Crow Pass Trail in Chugach State Park 30 miles outside of Anchorage Alaska during

her summer break.
her summer break.

One of her trekking poles broke and she tumbled 300 feet down a mountain before hitting a
One of her trekking poles broke and she tumbled 300 feet down a mountain before hitting a

boulder and then sliding another 300 feet!
boulder and then sliding another 300 feet!

After the protracted fall she was lying on the ground and pondering her new empathy for
After the protracted fall she was lying on the ground and pondering her new empathy for

the slinky when she saw what she believed to be a Wolf.
the slinky when she saw what she believed to be a Wolf.

Having seen The Grey and knowing that even the mighty Liam Neason is no match for an
Having seen The Grey and knowing that even the mighty Liam Neason is no match for an

Alaskan Wolf pack, she began to panic.
Alaskan Wolf pack, she began to panic.

Luckily for Amelia, the wolf turned out to be Nanook, a girwood husky owned by local
Luckily for Amelia, the wolf turned out to be Nanook, a girwood husky owned by local

Alaskan Scott Swift.
Alaskan Scott Swift.

Nanook has a reputation of guiding strangers across the 24 mile Crow Pass Trail and his
Nanook has a reputation of guiding strangers across the 24 mile Crow Pass Trail and his

owner has even endowed him with a collar that reads “Crow Pass Guide Dog” and he completes
owner has even endowed him with a collar that reads “Crow Pass Guide Dog” and he completes

the trail on average 10 times per year.
the trail on average 10 times per year.

Nanook helped guide Amelia back to the trail where she then slipped again and fell into
Nanook helped guide Amelia back to the trail where she then slipped again and fell into

a river.
a river.

Some people have a hard time being rescued.
Some people have a hard time being rescued.

The increasingly flustered Nanook jumped into the water and helped Amelia pull herself out
The increasingly flustered Nanook jumped into the water and helped Amelia pull herself out

of the river.
of the river.

The nearly hyperthermic Amelia jumped into her sleeping bag.
The nearly hyperthermic Amelia jumped into her sleeping bag.

A rescue helicopter spotted the red sleeping bag and Amelia was saved.
A rescue helicopter spotted the red sleeping bag and Amelia was saved.

After the rescue reports started coming in from hikers who had also been saved by Nanook.
After the rescue reports started coming in from hikers who had also been saved by Nanook.

Turns out he saved a little girl who also fell into the river and hiker that had been
Turns out he saved a little girl who also fell into the river and hiker that had been

caught in an avalanche. # 3
caught in an avalanche. # 3

In Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 2016 a couple was awoken in the middle of the night to the
In Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 2016 a couple was awoken in the middle of the night to the

sound of their neighbor’s dog’s panicked barking.
sound of their neighbor’s dog’s panicked barking.

According to the couple, the 14 year old Lab/Chow mix by the name of Che never barks in the
According to the couple, the 14 year old Lab/Chow mix by the name of Che never barks in the

middle of the night.
middle of the night.

Che’s atypical behavior prompted them to investigate the disturbance.
Che’s atypical behavior prompted them to investigate the disturbance.

To their horror they discovered that Che’s Owner’s house was on fire!!
To their horror they discovered that Che’s Owner’s house was on fire!!

They immediately called the fire department who arrived at the scene shortly thereafter.
They immediately called the fire department who arrived at the scene shortly thereafter.

It was discovered that the Owners of the burning home were fast asleep when Che’s keen nose
It was discovered that the Owners of the burning home were fast asleep when Che’s keen nose

sensed the smoke emanating from the fire.
sensed the smoke emanating from the fire.

Firefighters reported that the dog’s barking saved everyone in the building and that when
Firefighters reported that the dog’s barking saved everyone in the building and that when

they entered the home they found Che laying on top of his owner protecting her from the
they entered the home they found Che laying on top of his owner protecting her from the

flames.
flames.

Both Che and the owner were treated for smoke inhalation but were released from the hospital
Both Che and the owner were treated for smoke inhalation but were released from the hospital

after a few days.
after a few days.

# 2 During world war 2 when the allies were invading
# 2 During world war 2 when the allies were invading

Sicily, an American service dog named Chips showed unflinching courage while storming
Sicily, an American service dog named Chips showed unflinching courage while storming

the island’s beach.
the island’s beach.

The 4 year old German Shepard/Husky mix was pinned down with his handler Private John
The 4 year old German Shepard/Husky mix was pinned down with his handler Private John

Rowell by a German machine pun nest.
Rowell by a German machine pun nest.

Chips broke free from Private Rowell and ran under fire towards the German enemy.
Chips broke free from Private Rowell and ran under fire towards the German enemy.

He ran straight into the protected nest and started biting German soldiers like they were
He ran straight into the protected nest and started biting German soldiers like they were

salted pretzels at Oktoberfest.
salted pretzels at Oktoberfest.

He pulled a smoke lemondage loose from its base creating confusion among the Krauts and
He pulled a smoke lemondage loose from its base creating confusion among the Krauts and

dragged one of them out by their neck.
dragged one of them out by their neck.

The rest followed with their hands in the air.
The rest followed with their hands in the air.

Chips suffered some burns and a scalp wound during the attack and he was eventually awarded
Chips suffered some burns and a scalp wound during the attack and he was eventually awarded

with Great Britain’s most prestigious medal for animal bravery.
with Great Britain’s most prestigious medal for animal bravery.

Fun fact during a public meeting with General Dwight D Eisenhower in 1945, Eisenhower bent
Fun fact during a public meeting with General Dwight D Eisenhower in 1945, Eisenhower bent

down to pet Chips not knowing that the dog was trained to snap at strangers.
down to pet Chips not knowing that the dog was trained to snap at strangers.

Chips bit the general in the hand.
Chips bit the general in the hand.

Which earned him some notoriety by the press.
Which earned him some notoriety by the press.

# 1 In 2017 in Fort Lauderdale Florida a chihuaua
# 1 In 2017 in Fort Lauderdale Florida a chihuaua

mix dog by the name of Mary Jane was with her owner visiting the Seminole Tribe reservation.
mix dog by the name of Mary Jane was with her owner visiting the Seminole Tribe reservation.

They were on a walk in the woods around 9pm when Mary Jane suddenly started barking.
They were on a walk in the woods around 9pm when Mary Jane suddenly started barking.

Two bear cubs emerged from the bushes.
Two bear cubs emerged from the bushes.

Mary Jane ran up to engage the cubs instinctually protecting her owner.
Mary Jane ran up to engage the cubs instinctually protecting her owner.

Immediately a mother bear jumped onto the trail and began mauling Mary Jane.
Immediately a mother bear jumped onto the trail and began mauling Mary Jane.

Mother bears are notorious for the ferocity when protecting their cubs and Mary Jane suffered
Mother bears are notorious for the ferocity when protecting their cubs and Mary Jane suffered

severe injuries while providing her owner with just enough time to slip away.
severe injuries while providing her owner with just enough time to slip away.

Mary Jane’s courageous act left her with several puncture wounds and a damaged chest
Mary Jane’s courageous act left her with several puncture wounds and a damaged chest

cavity.
cavity.

She was treated by a Lauderdale Veterinary Specialist who said the gallant k9 had bearly
She was treated by a Lauderdale Veterinary Specialist who said the gallant k9 had bearly

survived the ordeal.
survived the ordeal.

Luckily Mary Jane responded well to the treatment and was cleared to go home after 3 days.
Luckily Mary Jane responded well to the treatment and was cleared to go home after 3 days.