9 Hero Dogs Who Deserve a BoneWho says four paws and a tail can't save the day? Meet some hard-working dogs who've saved lives

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CHI CHI

During a trip to North Carolina's Outer Banks last October, Chihuahua Chi Chi saw an awful sight: two elderly ladies pulled into the sea by a strong wave. His relentless barking led owners Rick and Mary Lane to run to their aid and pluck both women to safety. Now Chi Chi is Reader's Digest's Hero Pet of the Year.