Dogs are freaking AWESOME.

[matttyl 2,506]

http://www.fauquiernow.com/index.php/fauquier_news/article/fauquier-deputy-bloodhound-find-lost-boy-near-woodstock-2013

Fauquier deputy and dog find lost boy in Woodstock

A Fauquier sheriff’s deputy and his trusty bloodhound came to the rescue of a lost 2-year-old boy early Wednesday morning.

Master Deputy Chris Snyder and “Judge” found Jakob Heintzelman at 4 a.m., about a half-mile from his Shenandoah County home, east of Woodstock.

Jakob wandered away from the family home, near the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, just before sunset. His family reported his disappearance to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday.

About 250 people took part in the search, according to the Northern Virginia Daily.

It takes about an hour to drive from Warrenton to Woodstock, where Master Deputy Snyder and “Judge” joined the effort.

They found Jakob, unharmed, with a yellow Labrador retriever that apparently stayed with the boy all night.

“I do not have all of the organizations that helped in this effort, but we are extremely grateful for the individual volunteers and governmental organizations and volunteer organizations who supported and assisted with the search,” Shenandoah County Sheriff Timothy Carter told the newspaper.

The Fauquier duo found Jakob about a half-mile south of his home at 2104 South Hollingsworth Road outside of Woodstock:

Edited September 25, 2013 by matttyl

[NCCommish 7,511]

Dog saves Hueco Tanks girl from rattlesnake bite

Hueco Tanks, TX (KTSM) — A Hueco Tanks family is hailing their dog a hero. After the ten pound Chihuahua-poodle mix gets between a little girl and a venomous rattlesnake.

A ten pound mutt called 'Psycho' is a lover but most of all, he's a protector. "Me and my little sister [sic] were making mud pies and i hear a hiss and a rattle and i look down and there's a snake,” Maya Delarosa a young girl in her pre-teens told us. Maya Delarosa and her sister were playing by a cooler in Hueco Tanks and only inches away from a venomous rattle snake.

The family told us the snake was coiled and up and ready to strike. Ready but the snake's bite did not land on Delarosa or her sister. Instead, the brazen family dog came between her and an uncertain fate. "Psycho, he got in front of me and the snake bit him,” Delarosa told us.

"I love my little dog… I mean he saved her life,” Martha Rodriguez said. Martha Rodriguez is Maya's grandmother and Psycho's owner. "Oh God! He's my hero!,” Rodriguez exclaimed through laughter and tears.The rattlesnake bit Psycho's eyelid and even though it looks painful Rodriguez believes her 'little guy' would do the same thing over again. "He don't (sic) learn, I mean if the snake did it again he'd just jump back again,” Rodriguez told us.

Dr. Vicki Dashley treated Psycho and agrees the dog is a hero, and he's also lucky. "He's just got a lot of swelling around that eye. We won't know for sure until the swelling has gone down but we think the eye is going to be saveable (sic),” Dr. Dashley explained.

Psycho may be a crazy dog who wears his name well but he may also have to have a second name - Hero.

The dog did get an anti-venom shot but is doing well and resting. Psycho will be back in the veterinarian’s office in a week for a check-up.

Edited September 25, 2013 by NCCommish

[sports_fan 2,579]

dogs > humans

[NCCommish 7,511]

dogs > humans

I voted dog

[tonydead 5,460]

dogs > humans

Yeah, ever since they got us to go around and pick up all their poop for them.

[Angry Beavers 1,496]

I voted Dog

[Bourbon Cowboy 27]

The more people I meet, the more I like my dawg.

[matttyl 2,506]

The more people I meet, the more I like love my dawg.

Fixed for my personal view. I've got two, and I just know either of them would give their life for either me or my wife. That kind of truly unconditional love is rare on the human side of things (other than direct family).

[DocGonzo 50]

I always think of this one. It's also why I sometimes am scared to have our Jack get used to sleeping in the bed:

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/08/dog_eats_rockford_mans_big_toe.html

[Jackstraw 3,779]

Thanks bizarro-posty

[RBM 4,898]

Of course dogs blow humans away. Especially morons that can lose track of their 2yr old.

[McGarnicle 11,105]

I hug & kiss my pup about 10 times a day. Sometimes we howl together, I start and she mimics me, and she's learning various phrases. I think she's probably the smartest dog who has ever lived, definitely the cutest and funniest.

[drummer 828]

I miss my dog.

[sports_fan 2,579]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/9d276424f92d0d996fd6f3743c984c39/tumblr_mo764uvEVY1sv5nm7o8_250.gif

[eoMMan 4,983]

Look up Bill Burr's bit called Hell Hound....

Yeah, dogs are awesome.

[Fennis 2,279]

dog saves baby

[Fennis 2,279]

sliding dog

[Fennis 2,279]

dig doggie dig

[3C's 3,827]

dog on treadmill. is that awesome? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=120874658076724&set=vb.115586675266479&type=2&theater

if not, his story kind of is. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cotton-Pup/115586675266479?directed_target_id=0

[Judge Smails 2,869]

I hug & kiss my pup about 10 times a day. Sometimes we howl together, I start and she mimics me, and she's learning various phrases. I think she's probably the smartest dog who has ever lived, definitely the cutest and funniest.

Edited -2nd smartest, cutest and funniest. Nobody matches my boy Louie.

[sports_fan 2,579]

http://www.quebrandogalho.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/27-animais-FDP-1.gif

[rustycolts 1,443]

Here's a poem Jimmy Stewart wrote about his dog and read on the Johnny Carson show always chokes me up a little. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byA3JAdqPQk

[Fennis 2,279]

Here's a poem Jimmy Stewart wrote about his dog and read on the Johnny Carson show always chokes me up a little. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byA3JAdqPQk

its like shooting fish in a barrel.

[Bucky86 15,942]

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/09/26/pkg-guide-dog-dies-to-save-boy-from-car.wxia.html

[3C's 3,827]

http://www.dogheirs.com/elleng/posts/4108-heroic-pit-bull-saves-wheelchair-bound-owner-s-life-after-owner-stabbed-in-head-and-neck

[Fennis 2,279]

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/09/26/pkg-guide-dog-dies-to-save-boy-from-car.wxia.html

I never heard of a seeing eye dog being a boxer.

[Tick 1,084]

Of course dogs blow humans away. Especially morons that can lose track of their 2yr old.

You've lost your 2 year old before, he just turned out to be in the other room, or behind a tree.

[3C's 3,827]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4

[NCCommish 7,511]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4

He was determined wasn't he?

[3C's 3,827]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4

He was determined wasn't he?

Thought it was pretty awesome.

[Fennis 2,279]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5244/5251701259_8535ab4291_z.jpg

[T Bell 1,561]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4

He was determined wasn't he?

Thought it was pretty awesome.

[ncc2 8]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZKsLMfsR4

He was determined wasn't he?

Thought it was pretty awesome.

Absolutely. Almost posted it myself yesterday. That dog is an absolute sweetheart.

[DocGonzo 50]

Newly adopted pup proves his worth. Now run out and adopt a dog!

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/03/newly_adopted_puppy_alerts_met.html#

[Fennis 2,279]

dog drinking water

[Bucky86 15,942]

dog drinking water

I always assumed they lapped it up the other way.

[JB Breakfast Club 1,058]

http://www.demilked.com/dogs-shaking-heads-shake-carli-davidson/

Been laughing at this all day.

[sports_fan 2,579]

dog drinking water

I always assumed they lapped it up the other way.

you were wrong

[JetMaxx 825]

Newly adopted pup proves his worth. Now run out and adopt a dog!

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/03/newly_adopted_puppy_alerts_met.html#

If that's a husky then I have litter you need to see.

[Fennis 2,279]

Dog survives mudslide. The mudslide moved the home 100+ feet off its foundation.

http://youtu.be/A0kirCciX_o?t=1m4s

[RBM 4,898]

Check out the patience on this cool dog

http://www.getitfree.us/blog/article/Videos-a-kid-a-dog-and-a-puddle-what-more-could-you-ask-for?utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook-Timeline&utm_content=Photo&utm_campaign=Engagement

[E Street Brat 1,335]

RIP Ziggy

[matttyl 2,506]

RIP Ziggy

Sorry to hear. I'm always afraid when this thread is bumped that it would be for this reason.

[Franknbeans 1,849]

a cat would never do that

[tdoss 1,040]

I'd think a cat could track the hell out of someone.

Problem is convincing them it's worth their while.

[NCCommish 7,511]

I'd think a cat could track the hell out of someone.

Problem is convincing them it's worth their while.

They really do have better things to worry about.

[Chaka 6,241]

http://www.demilked.com/dogs-shaking-heads-shake-carli-davidson/

Been laughing at this all day.

[Bucky86 15,942]

I'm getting a puppy next month. I love dogs.

[Ditka Butkus 1,806]

Yeah they are awesome right up until they eat about ten thousand dollars worth of furniture.

[optionmaven 55]

RIP Ziggy

Sorry to hear. I'm always afraid when this thread is bumped that it would be for this reason.

Agreed. Sorry about Ziggy E. Its crazy how they become a part of us. One of the greatest gifts given to mankind.

Those slow motion pics of the dogs are hilarious. Showing them to my stepdaughters when they get home from school.