14 Pets Who Saved Human Lives
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In early November, 3-and-a-half-year-old Duncan saved his best friend's life.
Duncan, a boxer, pawed and barked at his owner, Scott Dunn, until the man awoke to find the house full of smoke, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Dunn was able to escape to his truck, but heroic Duncan died in the fire.
We often hear stories of life-saving pets like Duncan, but what compels these faithful animals to perform such heroic acts -- love for their owners or their own survival instincts?
In early November, 3-and-a-half-year-old Duncan saved his best friend's life.
Duncan, a boxer, pawed and barked at his owner, Scott Dunn, until the man awoke to find the house full of smoke, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Dunn was able to escape to his truck, but heroic Duncan died in the fire.
We often hear stories of life-saving pets like Duncan, but what compels these faithful animals to perform such heroic acts -- love for their owners or their own survival instincts?
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Date: 2011-12-10 02:30 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-12-10 04:27 pm (UTC)LOL, I was so pulled into the stories, that when I saw the photo of the rattlesnake, I thought the snake saved someone.