Hero Pets and Amazing Animals

Pets can be heroes too! Read stories about amazing, brave animals.

Cute Pet Gallery

Irresistable photos of precious puppies, cuddly kittens, and other interesting pets submitted by readers.

Hero Pets

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

A Pony Tale

For these sick children, Petie rides to the rescue.

Hero of the Year 2008

Our Everyday Heroes risk their own lives to help people in trouble. Learn about the people who touched us the most this past year and find out who was named our 2008 Hero of the Year.

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1 Gandalf and the Search for the Lost Boy
The trail went cold for the massive team of trackers -- until a dog named Gandalf appeared on the scene.
2 Wild Animal Sanctuary
Some 25,000 wild animals live in captivity outside U.S. zoos, many horribly abused.
3 Say What?
The real skinny on everyday expressions.
4 Rescue Dog
After the runner fell in the wilderness, it was up to Taz to keep her alive.
5 Trapped on the Tracks
"I know somebody upstairs was looking out for us that day," says Cruz Caldera -- whose heroism saved close to 100 lives.
6 2007 Hero of the Year: Meet the Winner
"The Dad" is 2007 Hero of the Year.
7 Getting Started on Sudoku
If you are new to Sudoku, welcome to one of the most popular puzzles in the world!
8 Eye of the Tiger
A hunter's change of heart.
9 Semper Fido
One scruffy puppy in Baghdad. One hardened Marine who couldn't leave him behind.

“ When one man, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself. ”

— Jacques Yves Cousteau

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2 Will young voters determine the outcome of the Presidential election for the first time in U.S. history?
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3 Which Election Issue Is Most Important to You?
Last post 07/01/2008, 11:11 PM EDT, 13 posts.
4 What's the Laziest Way You're Helping the Environment?
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