They’re referred to as man’s best friend, known for being loyal, and have even risked their lives to save others. In this installment, we’re going to look at some truly memorable pooches throughout history. These aren’t your morning cartoon canines, either; these are true tales of unforgettable hounds, and whether their story is heroic, tragic, or intriguing, they all earned their place in this video! Bust out the box of tissues, you might be blubbering at the end of this one!
4. Lex
During the Iraq war in 2007, corporal Dustin J Lee and his military dog Lex came under fire while working within company A’s Forward Operating Base. A 73 millimeter rocket exploded within the base, sending shrapnel everywhere. While Lex survived the attack with injuries, his handler succumbed to his wounds. Lex refused to leave Lee’s side forcing
personnel to have to drag him away.
12 weeks after the attack, Lex returned to full health and was ready to jump back into the fray, when Lee’s parents appealed to adopt the k-9. Though fully fit military dogs are
typically exempt from retirement, Lex was granted release from his duties, making her the very first fully fit active military working dog to be granted an early retirement.
