Rescued by a Dog
Rescued by a Dog brings you stories told by dog owners about the pups who ACTUALLY saved their lives. If you need to find some goodness in the world, you’ll find it here. ...Produced and hosted by Laura Thomas, animal welfare professional and author of the novel Not Just a Dog.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
When a family home catches fire, rescue pup saves TWELVE lives!
Better-than-military-grade gear, tr…
When husband and wife Jess and Dan develop cancer simultaneously, only pup Emma can keep them afloat
Soon after the birth of their baby, actress Jessica St. Clair and her playwright husband Dan O'Brien developed cancers simultaneously. Their beloved rescue schnauzer Emma seemed to understand that h…
When Michael's car crashes into a ravine, he asks his puppy Honey to find help
When Michael's car crashes 50 feet into a ravine, his legs are pinned and he can't move. The only has for survival is his six-month-old puppy Honey.
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Two stories: For Anneth and Maddie, only their pups can lift them from the depths of grief
First: When Maddie suffers a string of devastating losses in her early 20s, depression and grief consume her. But her pup Pita is determined to lift her out of the depths. Then: after losing her hu…
When a home goes up in flames, only pup Blue can save infant Chantal
When Janet's house goes up in flames, the babysitter gets one child to safety, while the family's pitbull Blue stays behind in the collapsing, smoke-filled house with the youngest daughter. Can Blue …
When doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him die
Before Zach Skow devoted himself to his rescue organization, Marley's Mutts, he was a committed alcoholic with a rapidly-dying liver, and all the doctors gave him 90 days to live. But Zach's dog Marl…
When Jonathan passes out during a snowstorm, pup Evelyn keeps him alive
When a series of tragedies leaves Jonathan homeless, he and his beloved pup Evelyn spend three winter months sleeping in his tiny car, using the engine to keep themselves warm. One particularly cold …
When Emily's wedding is canceled on her wedding day, pup Kaya salvages her heart
When Emily's wedding is canceled on her wedding day, she suddenly finds herself without a home, without belongings, without anything except her beloved rescue pup Kaya. Kaya teaches Emily that their …
Two Golden Stories - New life for a housebound boy, and a rattlesnake rescue
In this lighthearted episode, we'll learn about two golden retriever heroes. Six-month-old Todd stepped between his owner and a rattlesnake, saving her life. Then: Young Austin was house-bound due to…
Puglas the Pug Goes From Euthanasia List to Lifesaver
When a pug arrived at a Laredo animal shelter with a broken pelvis, heartworms, and multiple tick-borne diseases, Jacqueline knew she needed to save him, despite having only $20 in her bank account. …
When Danelle falls off a cliff, Taz won't leave her side. Until she tells him to.
Danelle, a professional endurance athlete, was out for a run when she fell off a cliff, plummeting 60 feet to the ground and shattering her pelvis. Unable to drag herself out of the canyon, her pup T…
Military dog Layka takes a bullet to save the life of Army Ranger Trent
When military working dog Layka loses a leg while saving the life of her handler, Army Ranger Trent McDonald, he vows to give her all the love that she deserves in retirement.
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During the worst time in his life, Sean saves a blind, beaten dog. Then she saves him.
After a year of unbearable hardships, Sean and his wife Jamie meet a blind, abused dog named Marigold with nowhere to go. They instantly know that Marigold is supposed to be theirs. What they don't k…
Two Stories: Pitbull Sadie Saves Unhoused Papa; Homer & Trixie Teach Marlene Compassion For Herself
This episode brings us two heartwarming stories. First: When Wendell suddenly finds him unhoused and living in his van, his pup Sadie attracts blessing after blessing. Then: After a series of devasta…
Jindo Renge Saves The Life Of Dog Trainer Matt Beisner - Part One
In his twenties, before he became a nationally-renowned dog trainer, Matt Beisner was a jobless, self-loathing alcoholic with a rap sheet. And he was scared of dogs. When he went to the shelter one d…
Renge Saves The Life Of Dog Trainer Matt Beisner - PART TWO
PART TWO of this powerful episode:
After a near-death experience, Matt Beisner's pup Renge helped him built a new life as Matt learned--in a very public way--what it means to make mistakes and take r…
When Danelle Falls Off A Cliff, Taz Won't Leave Her Side. Until She Tells Him To.
Danelle, a professional endurance athlete, was out for a run when she fell off a cliff, plummeting 60 feet to the ground and shattering her pelvis. Unable to drag herself out of the canyon, her pup T…
Boxer Pup Hadley Revives Grateful Mama after Suicide Attempt
In her early 20s, Brenna had reached a low point in life, and she didn't think there was any happiness left for her. But when Brenna attempted to take her own life, her six-month-old boxer puppy Hadl…
When Noah contemplates overdose, pups Bodhi and Lucy pull him from the brink
When Noah's addictions start to take hold of him again, it's his love for his rescue pups Bodhi and Lucy that prevent him from disappearing into the depths. They are his anchor in sobriety, and in li…
When Brian has a Stroke, German shepherd Sadie Drags Him To Safety
In 2021, Brian was home alone with his new rescue German shepherd, Sadie, when he suffered a stroke. He couldn't get up and his phone was across the room. Desperate to help her new papa, Sadie came t…