Can you imagine a five pound poodle fighting off a wild animal that’s 40 times larger in order to save her family? Or a service dog sacrificing its life by jumping in between an
apex predator and its owner ? Well, when it comes to protecting their families, a loyal dog cannot be deterred by any threat – no matter how big or scary.
Time and time again, these courageous companions have prevented the worst from happening by saving their owners lives.
They will keep their loved ones safe at all costs, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.
We’re celebrating these unsung heroes by counting down the most heroic dogs and what they did in the crucial moments to save their owners lives.
5. Number five: the incredible super-dog Mason.
Hannah Bochart lived in the outskirts of Alaska, so she was already adjusted to living in harmony with the wonderful wild animals that surrounded the area.
She tells the incredible story of how her dog, “Steve Mason,” saved his entire pack from one of the most vicious predators in the last frontier.
It was a spring morning when Hannah, Mason, and three other dogs went for a quick hike around their property. They didn’t venture far off – it was supposed to be a routine hike. But about a mile away from home, Hannah noticed a wolf stalking them. Keep in mind, wolves are typically shy and don’t ever confront humans, especially one with four dogs.
Careful as not to challenge the wild animal, Hannah turned around and headed home,
giving the wolf plenty of opportunities to retreat.
But as soon as her smallest dog barked, she quickly turned around, only to find a massive wolf within striking distance. For the next 20 minutes, the dogs and Hannah frantically fought alongside trying to deter the wolf. When the wolf finally pinned down their smallest dog, Mason transformed into the superhero that he was. He lunged in and knocked the wolf off the dog. But in a split second, the wolf got to Mason’s throat and it was already over.
The starved wolf was already eating Mason, giving Hannah and the dogs time to escape.
Hannah said, “suddenly my frail old man looked huge, bigger than i’d ever seen him before.”
In the face of a life and death situation, Mason took it upon himself to protect the ones that he cared so much for. He was the hero of the day, but made the ultimate sacrifice to save his pack.
Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason. They are the loyal and loving companions that never leave your side and always have your back. When the situation calls for it,
you can count on them to jump into action. So, which story moved you the most. Let us know in the comment section below. Make sure to share this video so that the whole world knows just how brave these dogs were in their final moments.
