Author: Bethany Meissner

Shelagh Shaw and her Leonberger Dog

Leonberger Dog Saves Owner’s Life in the Night

Sheleagh Shaw and her husband, Ian, have two Leonberger dogs whom they love, Scooby and Jake. The two dogs “love everybody and they are so soft,” according to Sheleagh. After May 25, one of them has a new title in the home. Sheleagh told the Derbyshire Times that now “Scooby is my little hero.” Sheleagh
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Bear Saves Family From Fire

Akron Dog Saves Family from House Fire

Bear, a seven-year-old American Shepherd, has long been adored by his family. After a recent terrifying experience, his family and friends of theirs consider Bear to be a hero. They credit Bear with saving their lives when their Akron, Ohio home caught fire. “That dog…if he hadn’t woken anyone up, I don’t even want to
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Dog gets school yearbook picture

Service Dog Gets His Own Yearbook Spot

High School Junior Andrew Schalk, better known as AJ, attends Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, VA with a special friend – his service dog, Alpha. Alpha has worked with AJ since January 2, 2014, just a few years after AJ learned that he had type 1 diabetes. Alpha is a trained black Labrador and his
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