Author: Bethany Meissner

Mikey the dog from Texas

Dog Saves Woman from House Fire in Texas

Jonene Burton loved her adorable dog Mickey, but never imagined the small pup would one day save her life. According to 12News, she had lived in her two-story home in Mauriceville, TX for around 18 years. Her house had withstood hurricanes, most recently Hurricane Harvey less than a year ago. Mauriceville is a small town,
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Bellatrix from Forsyth County

Afflicted Puppy Perseveres to Become Magnificent Pet

One day a four-month-old puppy was brought into the shelter that the Humane Society of Forsyth County operates in the town of Cumming, Georgia. Vicki Rennick remembers meeting that little dog. “I was there when she came in,” shared Vicki. “Here was this puppy in horrific condition, yet her tail was wagging and she was
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Ossifer the pit bull hero

Community Rallies Around Heroic Pit Bull

Gun violence is terrifying and often deadly. Thankfully, one dog in Chiloquin, Oregon saved the day when there was a shooting in late October. Because of his heroic actions, although one man was sent to the hospital, there were no fatalities from the dangerous attack. According to the Herald and News, around 5:30 p.m. on
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Cat Rescued from Electrical Pole

Electrical Engineers Safely Rescue Stuck Cat

According to Kent Online, a five-year-old black and white cat had become stuck on top of a 30 foot electrical pole in September. Thankfully, an alert passerby noticed the cat and called the local RSPCA who then coordinated a rescue with engineers from UK Power Networks: Mark Stevenson, Andy Reeves, and Mark Chittenden. Tina Nash,
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Dog Bella and Tony

Dog Saves Vietnam Veteran from Fire

Fires can be terrifying for anyone, however one two-year-old Ohio pup battled her fear out of love for her owner. For that, Vietnam Veteran Tony Damato describes his dog, Bella, as “my hero.” On Thursday, September 21, Bella and Tony were at their home in North Ridgeville, Ohio – a suburb of Cleveland. According to
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