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9 Hero Dogs Who Deserve a Bone

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

HJ

Credit: Dennis Magee / Waterloo Courier

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Aug 31 2009

HJ

When Iowa farmer Loren Engelbrecht, 61, was struck by a heart attack so painful he couldn't even call for help, his Weimaraner HJ came to the rescue — nudging mom Dianna's arm until she checked on her husband. For being a life saver, HJ was inducted into the Iowa Animal Hall of Fame this year. Now, Engelbrecht jokes, “He’s losing his hair he’s getting petted so much!”

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