Dog Saves Owner From Pirates! Plus 6 More Tales of Canine Heroics

I don’t know about you, but every single time a story about an animal hero comes on the news I’m in TEARS almost instantly. There’s something so genuine about a pet’s dedication to their owners, love for other animals, and the general well-being of those around them. It’s an incredible intuition that animals seem to possess — acting in ways which are completely honorable and without hope for gain. They act out of instinct, protection and love. Something us humans could probably learn from, right? Either way, there’s a reason dogs are known as “man’s best friend”.

Click through to read seven truly breathtaking tales of doggy bravery. Get the tissues ready!

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Dog saves owner from pirates

When Peter Lee found himself in the middle of a hijacking on his 41' yacht, his amazing dog Kankuntu furiously attacked one of the armed gunman, defending his owner with incredible force, until one of the assailants shot and stabbed the animal between his shoulder blades. By some miracle, Kankuntu did not succumb to his injuries and instead was nursed back to health! Wow!
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And just before you leave… take a moment to watch this video from Chile, featuring one dog who takes his life in his own paws in order to rescue a fallen comrade.

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I can’t hold back the tears after watching this video. Just amazing.

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