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Hero Pets

These pets have earned their keep, proving themselves to be more than just companions.

Rescue Pig
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Photo by M. Sharkey

At 150 pounds, Dasiey the pig is no pushover. When an escaped dog charged at her beloved owner Jordan, she gallantly rushed to his rescue.

Daisy Today
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Courtesy of Kim Moneymaker

Today, in 2007, Dasiey lives in Redmond, California, with new owner Kim Moneymaker, who adopted her after the Jones family had to relocate and couldn't take her along. Here, Dasiey (sporting a haircut) snags a treat. "She's a fun girl," says Moneymaker.

Pig Pool
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Courtesy of Kim Moneymaker

Dasiey's new home has plenty of space for her to roam and play -- not to mention swim. Just keep that water coming!

Guard Bird
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Photo by M. Sharkey

Feathery friends rule. Just ask J. W. Erb, whose feisty macaw, Sunshine, attacked and chased away a burglar.

Dog Rescues Cat
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Photo by Kim Kulish

Dogs are … a cat's best friend? When a fire broke out in the Gardner family home, their pup, Casey, went to work with the dedication of a firefighter, helping rescue their cat Cindy.

Dog Saved Couple
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Photo by Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News

Eve Fertig coos at Shana, her savior. The dog dug an escape route in the forest where Fertig and her husband were stranded, and helped guide the couple safely back home.

Comments :
By Alida Roth, 11/17/2009, 12:23 PM EST

Go Daisy!!!!!!

By Alida Roth, 11/17/2009, 12:23 PM EST

Go Daisy!!!!!!

By Meredith, 08/06/2009, 2:43 PM EDT

I love Willie!

By Lin, 07/28/2009, 2:39 PM EDT

Shana is so beautiful. I applod her intellegence.

By pricilliamorris, 10/23/2008, 11:43 AM EDT

I think this a good dog. Instead of having a home nurse, they have a dog. An because they didnt have a phone to call 911, the dog found them and helped on tha back home. This is a samrt dog... maybe pets can be heros. Maybe they really can!

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