22 Tail-Wagging Tales Of Heartwarming Canine Heroism That Made Us Paws For Applause

Dogs are the best, aren't they? They wake up every day and give us unconditional love and affection, force us to go outside, stretch our legs, and encourage us to go on adventures. For the average Joe, a doggo is a great companion for life, but for others, they are more. Some dogs really saved their owners, whether it was by smelling an illness before they could feel it or by giving their lives the structure they needed to keep themselves afloat.

Get your tissues ready because these tail-wagging tales of heartwarming canine heroism are real tear-jerkers! Each of these doggo owners was saved by their wholesome puppers in one way or another. If you didn't think we deserved dogs already, you will definitely feel unworthy after these pawsitively beautiful posts of puppers. Go home and give your doggo a big hug for us!

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