25 Animal HEROES Protecting Their Owners

Animals are often thought of as loyal companions to humans, but some take their loyalty to the next level by putting themselves in harm’s way to protect their owners. Here, we’ll highlight 25 animal heroes who risked their lives to save their beloved human companions.

Hooch the pit bull: When his owner was attacked with a knife, Hooch stepped in and took the brunt of the attack, suffering multiple stab wounds.

Kabang the dog: This brave pup jumped in front of a motorcycle to save two young girls from being hit.

Tara the cat: When a neighbor’s dog attacked her young owner, Tara charged in and chased the dog away.

Jethro the police dog: This K9 officer was shot while trying to apprehend a suspect, but managed to help subdue the attacker before succumbing to his injuries.

Lulu the pig: When her owner suffered a heart attack and collapsed, Lulu ran to the neighbor’s house and alerted them to the emergency.

Moko the dolphin: This friendly sea creature saved a group of stranded swimmers from a great white shark by chasing it away.

Capitan the dog: After his owner passed away, Capitan refused to leave his grave and spent years guarding it until he too passed away.

Willie the parrot: When his owner had a seizure and fell out of his wheelchair, Willie flew for help and led rescuers back to the scene.

Angel the rabbit: When her owner had a stroke and fell to the floor, Angel chewed through the phone line to call for help.

Simon the cat: During the London Blitz, this heroic feline helped alert his owner to an incoming bomb, saving both their lives.

Toby the golden retriever: When his owner became trapped under a fallen tree, Toby stayed by his side and barked for help until rescue arrived.

Zephyr the horse: This brave steed helped his owner find her way home after she became lost in the wilderness.

Baby the pit bull: When her owner was attacked by a group of men, Baby jumped in and fought them off, sustaining serious injuries in the process.

Bobbie the dog: After being separated from his family on a cross-country road trip, Bobbie walked 2,551 miles to be reunited with them.

Ginny the cat: When an intruder broke into her owner’s home, Ginny attacked him and chased him out.

Adam the parrot: This intelligent bird helped his owner solve a murder case by repeating the victim’s last words.

Kaboodle the cat: When her owner’s house caught fire, Kaboodle meowed so loudly that neighbors were alerted and able to call for help.

Khan the tiger: When a group of men tried to attack his owner, Khan charged in and scared them off.

Jessie the dog: When her owner collapsed from a diabetic seizure, Jessie ran to get help and led rescuers back to the scene.

Inky the pig: When her owner was trapped under a tractor, Inky stayed by her side and grunted for help until someone found them.

Honey the pit bull: When her owner was attacked by a man with a knife, Honey jumped in and fought him off, suffering serious injuries in the process.

Nellie the elephant: When her trainer fell off and was pinned under a fallen tree, Nellie lifted the tree off him with her tusks and trunk.

Leo the labrador: When his owner slipped into a diabetic coma, Leo licked his face and nudged him until he woke up and got medical help.

Kira the cat: When her owner’s house caught fire, Kira ran to each bedroom and meowed until everyone was awake and able to escape.

Jack the cat: When a dog attacked his owner, Jack jumped in and chased the dog away, sustaining injuries that required surgery.

These animals truly embody the definition of heroism by putting their own lives at risk to protect the ones they love. Their stories serve as an inspiration to us all to be more selfless and caring towards those around us.