Animal Heroes: 6 Stories of How Pets Saved Their Owners

The hugs and cute tricks of our furry pets keep us entertained, but pets also protect us from visible and invisible dangers. They instantly transform from adorable best friends to hero pets when needed. Readers Digest.

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Having a pet certainly has its perks: loyal friendships, sweet hugs, slobbery kisses are enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

Our pets use their instincts to protect those they love. Some pets immediately rush to save their owners. Others are sounding the alarm to help neighbors in need.

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Users have shared their real-life stories about their favorite characters - and gosh, these stories will give you pleasure. From a wonderful cow that took charge during a wildfire to a cat survivor who is not afraid of danger, these animals have earned the title of "hero pet".

Sally saves Pansy

“One morning my daughter's fiancé, Jeremy, took breakfast out of the freezer. Shortly thereafter, our dog Sally approached him, whining and pacing in place until he followed her into the kitchen. She pointed to the freezer and whined at its door, but did not ask for food. Jeremy opened the freezer door and found our kitten, Pansy, lying cold and motionless on a low metal shelf. Pansy must have been curious and snuck in when Jeremy turned away. Jeremy wrapped Pansy in a thick towel and pressed him to his chest until he warmed up and started to move. Good thing Sally looked after her little buddy,” said Kathleen Wanamaker, from Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Lulu cow leader

“Our beloved cow Lulu was a true diva. She was greedy for food and a troublemaker, but at the same time she was a great asset because she was the lead cow when the herd moved to pasture. Cows love to follow their leader, and Lulu loved to lead!

One summer a forest fire broke out. During the evacuation, we could barely see through the smoke or hear the roar of the herd, but we knew that if Lulu heard us, she would come. My husband saw Lulu looking around confused, but trying to prevent a stampede. He ventured into the smoke to get her attention. A few minutes later Lulu and my husband appeared, leading our bull and 25 heifers to the safety of pasture. If she hadn't been there to calm and guide the others, they would have panicked and run away. Our sassy little cow brought the herd together and probably saved many of their lives,” said Janine Connelly of Whitney, Nebraska.

Hobbit - hotel cat

“I used to work the night shift at a hotel and a stray cat would wander into the lobby and watch TV and sleep with me. In the end, I took her home and named her The Hobbit. While I was sleeping after my night shift, the Hobbit howled and bit me until I woke up. I smelled smoke. The firefighters, after pulling smoldering furniture out of the ground floor apartment, told me that I didn't need to evacuate; the fire was contained. But the Hobbit did not rest until the smoke cleared. Since then, I sleep peacefully knowing that I have a friend who constantly monitors security, ”said Jean Brown from Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Candy and Kerli: a dynamic duo

“Our Bichon Frize, Candy and Curly, were both rescued. Curly was the first to come and he taught Candy everything: how to walk on the grass, how to use the dog door, how to interact with people. One stormy morning, I put Kerli in his Thundershirt and headed to work.

The Thundershirt for dogs is the kind of shirt that provides the gentle pressure that pets instinctively look for. It has the same effect as swaddling, which calms fussy human babies.

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Candy attracted my husband's attention until he came into the next room. Curly was stuck to the floor, and the Velcro from his shirt was attached to the carpet! We still laugh at what Curly must have thought as his loving mother stepped nonchalantly over him. And little hero girl Candy was so excited to do something for Curly,” said Vicki Ivester of Jerseyville, Illinois.

Oscar and scorpion

“Rescuers told us our cat Oscar was hunted by coyotes and survived. Years later, I was sitting in my chair, and the typically laid-back lazy Oscar rushed to my feet. He fought something with a speed and ferocity that I had never seen him do before. Then I saw a healthy scorpion lying at my feet. I think these survival instincts still work in domestic cats,” said Mary Whitsett from Texas.

lifeguard mandy

“I have multiple sclerosis and I use a wheelchair. Once I fell into the pool in a wheelchair and all that. Our dog, Mandy, went berserk, barking and running around the edge of the pool. She attracted the attention of my husband and neighbor, who ran out into the yard. But by then, Mandy had already jumped into the pool to try to save me herself,” said Eileen Halchin from Florida.

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