- Trakr – found survivors in the rubble of 9/11
Trakr was a German Shepherd who was trained to be a search and rescue dog. On September 11th, 2001, Trakr was sent to New York City to help with the rescue efforts. He was one of the last dogs to leave the rubble of the World Trade Center, and he was credited with finding the last 9/11 survivor. Trakr’s heroic actions that day earned him the American Kennel Club’s Award of Valor. He was also honored with a special ceremony at the Canadian Parliament and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in the World” by the American Humane Association. Trakr’s legacy lives on today. He was a symbol of heroism and hope during a difficult time, and he is remembered as a symbol of courage and resilience. His legacy is one of compassion and service, and he will always be remembered as a hero.
2.Roselle – guided her blind owner down 78 floors of the World Trade Center during 9/11
Roselle was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was trained as a guide dog for her blind owner, Michael Hingson. On September 11th, 2001, Roselle and Michael were in the World Trade Center when the first plane hit the building. Roselle calmly guided Michael down 78 flights of stairs and out of the building without any injuries. Roselle’s heroic actions that day earned her numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. She was also honored with a special ceremony at the Canadian Parliament and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in the World” by the American Humane Association. Roselle’s legacy lives on today. She was a symbol of courage and resilience during a difficult time, and she is remembered as a symbol of hope and compassion. Her legacy is one of service and love, and she will always be remembered as a hero.
3. Buddy – alerting family to a house fire and saving their lives
Buddy was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was adopted by a family in California. One night, while the family was sleeping, Buddy started barking and alerted them to a fire in the house. His barking woke the family up and they were able to get out of the house safely. Buddy’s heroic actions that night earned him numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. He was also honored with a special ceremony at the California State Senate and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in America” by the American Humane Association.
Buddy’s heroic actions have left a lasting impact and he is remembered as a symbol of courage and hope. His legacy of service and love will live on forever, and he will always be remembered as a hero.
4. Duke – saved his owner from a heart attack
Duke was a golden retriever who was adopted by a family in California. One day, while his owner was out walking him, Duke noticed something was wrong and started barking and whining. His owner then had a heart attack and Duke stayed by his side until help arrived. Duke’s heroic actions that day earned him numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. He was also honored with a special ceremony at the California State Senate and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in America” by the American Humane Association.
5. Marley – saved a family from a gas leak
Marley was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was adopted by a family in California. One day, while his owner was out walking him, Marley started barking and whining. He had detected a gas leak in the house and his barking alerted his owner to the danger. Marley’s heroic actions that day earned him numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. He was also honored with a special ceremony at the California State Senate and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in America” by the American Humane Association.
6. Tank – saved a child from drowning in a pool
Tank was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was adopted by a family in California. One day, while his owner was out walking him, Tank noticed something was wrong and started barking and whining. He had detected a child drowning in a nearby pool and ran to help. Tank was able to pull the child to safety and saved his life. Tank’s heroic actions that day earned him numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. He was also honored with a special ceremony at the California State Senate and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in America” by the American Humane Association.
7. Sadie – alerting owners to a house fire and saving their lives
Sadie was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was adopted by a family in California. One night, while the family was sleeping, Sadie started barking and alerted them to a fire in the house. Her barking woke the family up and they were able to get out of the house safely. Sadie’s heroic actions that night earned her numerous awards, including the American Kennel Club Award of Valor. She was also honored with a special ceremony at the California State Senate and was named “The Most Heroic Dog in America” by the American Humane Association.
8. K-9 Officer Axel – saving his police officer partner from an armed suspect
K–9 Officer Axel is from Pennsylvania and is a hero for saving a police officer from an armed suspect. He is a Belgian Malinois, and his handler is Officer Daniel Sparks. The incident happened in February 2020 when Sparks and his K–9 partner responded to a call about an armed suspect. The suspect had a gun and refused to put it down, so Officer Sparks and Axel went into action. Axel was able to distract the suspect and keep him away from the officer until backup arrived. Thanks to Axel’s quick thinking and courage, Officer Sparks was able to safely apprehend the suspect.
9. Halo – saving owner from a diabetic seizure
Halo was an energetic, loving black lab who lived with his family in the suburbs. His owners, a young married couple, had adopted him from the local animal shelter a few months before. One night, Halo’s owners were fast asleep in their bedroom when suddenly, Halo began to bark frantically. The couple awoke to find Halo standing over them, his tail wagging and his mouth open in a silent bark. Suddenly, the couple realized what was happening—Halo had sensed that his owner was having a diabetic seizure. With no time to spare, Halo jumped onto the bed and began to lick his owner’s face and paw at her body. His frantic cries alerted the couple to the danger, and they quickly called an ambulance. Thanks to Halo’s quick thinking and instincts, his owner was rushed to the hospital in time to receive the medical attention she needed. Afterward, the couple was forever grateful to Halo for his heroic act of bravery. They rewarded him with extra treats and snuggles, and Halo continued to be a beloved member of the family.
10. Rocky – rescued a boy who was lost in the woods for 44 hours.
Rocky was a brave, loyal dog who never gave up when it came to helping others. One day, a young boy got lost in the woods during a family camping trip. For two days, the boy was nowhere to be found. Everyone frantically searched for him, but to no avail. Then, Rocky, who had been off exploring, appeared out of nowhere and ran straight towards the woods. He was determined to find the boy. After hours of searching, Rocky finally heard a faint whimper coming from the bushes. He dug in and found the lost boy huddled up in a ball and trembling with fear. The boy was so relieved to see Rocky, and the dog comforted him until help arrived. Rocky was hailed as a hero, and the boy was reunited with his family. From then on, Rocky was the boy’s best friend and he never left his side. This story of friendship and loyalty will be remembered for years to come.