Nelson: Saves Man in Melbourne Flood

Nelson, a Newfoundland, inspired the Australian folk band The Bastard Children to write a song about his heroic act in......

Seven Honored Dogs Who Saved Lives From the Blitz Bombings

Seven dogs became famous in history as heroes for having saved many lives from ruined buildings during the German bombing......

Romey: Johnstown Flood Hero

Romey became famous in history for his heroic act during the deadliest disaster in Pennsylvania.Mr. Kress with daughter......

Swansea Jack: Canine Lifeguard

Jack became a famous dog in history for saving lives from the docks and riverbanks of Swansea.Jack, born in 1930 and owned......

Hairy Man: Swims Through Raging Waters to Save Lives

Hairy Man became famous in history for helping his family rescue survivors of a shipwreck during a storm in the early 1800s.On......

Sheila: Only Non-Military Dog to Receive Dickin Medal

Sheila, a shepherd's dog, became famous in history for finding four American airmen lost on the Cheviot Hills in a blizzard......

Red Cross Dogs: Saving Lives on the Battlefield

Red Cross dogs became famous in history for helping wounded soldiers in hostile territory during the First World War.Red......

St. Bernards: Famous Search and Rescue Dogs

St. Bernards became famous in history as search and rescue dogs in the Western Alps. They helped save more than 2,000 lives......