Rescued by a Dog

Mar 04 2025 108 ep. 24 mins 10
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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. 

Did a dog save your life? Email Laura at [email protected] ! 

Want to help keep this podcast going? Sponsor Rescued by a Dog on Patreon for only $5 at: www.patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast

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From the Vault: When Rebecca stops breathing, pup Ulysses figures out how to get help

Mar 04 2025 11 mins  
When Rebecca stops breathing for two full minutes, pup Ulysses tries repeatedly to rouse her. When that doesn't work, he knows it's up to him to figure out how to get help fast. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership! To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast!

From the vault: When a family home catches fire, rescue pup saves TWELVE lives!

Feb 25 2025 12 mins  
When Angela's family home catches fire with nine children asleep inside, rescue pup Capone knows what to do to make sure everyone gets out alive.

From the Vault: After a major surgery, pup Sami tells Cheryl that something has gone terribly wrong

Feb 18 2025 14 mins  
After a major surgery on her leg, Cheryl is feeling fine, but pup Sami tells her mommy that she needs to get back to the hospital STAT.

From the vault: Pup Marley finds a way to tell Julie to go to the doctor IMMEDIATELY

Feb 11 2025 23 mins  
When Julie's pup Marley starts acting strange, refusing to leave her side, she takes him to the veterinarian - and Marley gets a clean bill of health. So she goes to the doctor to get some blood work done on herself. And that trip to the doctor saves her life.

From the Vault: When Jonathan passes out during a snowstorm, pup Evelyn keeps him alive

Feb 04 2025 29 mins  
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 night, the engine breaks down, leaving them without heat, and Jonathan decides his life is over and passes out from the cold. But Evelyn refuses to let Jonathan go. Rescued by a Dog - P

From the Vault: Pup Zeda saves her mama Ashley from an abusive relationship

Jan 28 2025 22 mins  
When Ashley finds herself stuck in an abusive relationship, only the intervention of her pup Zeda could make her walk away.

From the Vault: When Danelle falls off a cliff, Taz won't leave her side. Until she tells him to.

Jan 21 2025 44 mins  
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 Taz refused to leave her side. Until she told him to.

From the Vault: When a home goes up in flames, only pup Blue can save infant Chantal

Jan 14 2025 19 mins  
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 save the child's life?

From the Vault: When Michael's car crashes into a ravine, he asks his puppy Honey to find help

Jan 07 2025 17 mins  
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. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership!To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at

From the Vault: Two Stories: Pitbull Sadie Saves Unhoused Papa; Homer & Trixie Teach Marlene Compassion For Herself

Dec 31 2024 25 mins  
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 devastating losses, Marlene had lost control of her life and fallen into dangerous patterns of addiction and self-loathing. But with patience and dedication, her rescue pups Trixie and Homer--