10 Incredible Dogs That Saved Human Lives (2 of 6)

2. Kelsey the Golden Retriever Keeps His Owner Alive

On a freezing New Year’s Eve in rural Michigan, Bob took what was intended to be a brief pause from watching TV so he could fetch firewood outside. However, the underdressed man slipped in the yard and broke his neck, becoming paralyzed. His Golden Retriever, Kelsey, never left his side, barking for 20 hours straight and even sitting on top of him to keep him warm until the closest neighbor, who lived a quarter of a mile (300 meters) away, arrived to help.

3. Clobberhead the Puppy Detects a Gas Leak

In Indiana, a mischievous greyhound puppy named Clobberhead turned out to be a lifesaver. Acting unusually restless, he kept running between the yard and the house until his owner followed him into the laundry room. There, she discovered a gas leak near the hot water heater, which was releasing sparks that could have ignited a catastrophic explosion. Thanks to Clobberhead, disaster was averted.