Dogs
By Suzanne Alicie
As pet owners we all think our own animals are wonderful and even heroic critters. After all, they save us from being lonely; they provide exercise and companionship, comfort and entertainment. But there are some pets that are a step above when it comes to loving and caring for their families and even strangers.
There are dogs that are trained as therapy animals and do an amazing job of being heroes for the people they encounter. CANIDAE Natural Pet Foods sponsors many heroic pets through their Special Achievers program, including Therapy Dogs Stitch, Riley, Sophie, Dexter, Barker and Sadie; Avalanche Rescue Dog Scout; and Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who raises funds and awareness for a variety of human and animal causes. The people of CANIDAE feel that these wonderful dogs deserve some recognition, which is why we make a point to share their stories here.
Then there are the pets that perform amazing acts of bravery and heroic feats to save the ones they love from disaster and death. No one knows exactly why these animals with no special training are so adept at feeling that something is wrong and are able to warn their owners. Some claim it is a sense of smell, others believe that the animals are so in tune with their surroundings that they instinctively know when something is wrong. Still others relate the behaviors to the pack mentality of dogs that naturally defend their pack against anything which may harm them.
There are numerous tales of pets who have performed heroic feats such as awakening their owners in the case of fire, pulling children out of danger, or alerting one member of the family when something is wrong with another member.
Papillon is a dog who was getting ready to go to a new home because of excessive barking. When the baby stopped breathing and Papillon barked and alerted the parents in time to save the baby, he became a hero. The family never thought of giving him away again, and they also never complained about the barking.
Zoey is a tiny little Chihuahua, but when she saw a rattlesnake about to strike a baby she jumped onto it, and got bitten herself. This spunky little hero survived the bite, and saved the baby.
Winnie is a pet cat who awakened her family by clawing at her owners hair when there was a carbon monoxide leak in the home.
There are dogs and cats honored each year by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for showing heroic spirit, for saving lives and for being dedicated family members.
Each and every pet has the potential to be a hero, but even if your dog or cat never has to save your life, they are still a hero because they provide you with love, affection and loyalty.
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Dogs
Real Heroic Pets
As pet owners we all think our own animals are wonderful and even heroic critters. After all, they save us from being lonely; they provide exercise and companionship, comfort and entertainment. But there are some pets that are a step above when it comes to loving and caring for their families and even strangers.
There are dogs that are trained as therapy animals and do an amazing job of being heroes for the people they encounter. CANIDAE Natural Pet Foods sponsors many heroic pets through their Special Achievers program, including Therapy Dogs Stitch, Riley, Sophie, Dexter, Barker and Sadie; Avalanche Rescue Dog Scout; and Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who raises funds and awareness for a variety of human and animal causes. The people of CANIDAE feel that these wonderful dogs deserve some recognition, which is why we make a point to share their stories here.
Then there are the pets that perform amazing acts of bravery and heroic feats to save the ones they love from disaster and death. No one knows exactly why these animals with no special training are so adept at feeling that something is wrong and are able to warn their owners. Some claim it is a sense of smell, others believe that the animals are so in tune with their surroundings that they instinctively know when something is wrong. Still others relate the behaviors to the pack mentality of dogs that naturally defend their pack against anything which may harm them.
There are numerous tales of pets who have performed heroic feats such as awakening their owners in the case of fire, pulling children out of danger, or alerting one member of the family when something is wrong with another member.
Papillon is a dog who was getting ready to go to a new home because of excessive barking. When the baby stopped breathing and Papillon barked and alerted the parents in time to save the baby, he became a hero. The family never thought of giving him away again, and they also never complained about the barking.
Zoey is a tiny little Chihuahua, but when she saw a rattlesnake about to strike a baby she jumped onto it, and got bitten herself. This spunky little hero survived the bite, and saved the baby.
Winnie is a pet cat who awakened her family by clawing at her owners hair when there was a carbon monoxide leak in the home.
There are dogs and cats honored each year by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for showing heroic spirit, for saving lives and for being dedicated family members.
Each and every pet has the potential to be a hero, but even if your dog or cat never has to save your life, they are still a hero because they provide you with love, affection and loyalty.
Read more articles by Suzanne Alicie
- The Story Of Chips The War Dog
By Suzanne Alicie How many real life dogs can you think of who lived an adventurous and heroic life and then had a Disney movie made about them? Well, now you know of one: Chips, the War Dog! This is also the title of the 1990 Disney movie. Chips is...
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By Julia Williams ScarlettA few weeks ago, I watched the Hero Dog Awards on television. It was fun to see some of the dogs I know through Facebook get honored for their heroic acts. It was also great to learn about other hero dogs I wasn’t aware of....
- Help Surf Dog Ricochet Take A Bite Out Of Breast Cancer!
By Julia Williams When I first wrote about Surf Dog Ricochet early last year, I knew she was incredibly special and destined to do great work during her lifetime. CANIDAE knew it too, because not long after that article ran, they honored Ricochet with...
- Nursing Homes Are Going To The Dogs!
By Suzanne Alicie People who love pets can’t imagine having to live without the comfort of a furry back to stroke or a purring foot warmer. However, as responsible pet owners age they may have to face the fact that they can no longer live alone and...
- Therapy Dogs Live A Life Of Community Service
By Suzanne Alicie CANIDAE sponsors several outstanding animals, and are exceptionally proud to be able to include therapy dogs Stitch and Riley as well as their newly certified partner Sophie. Because of the CANIDAE sponsorship and even the attendance...