Sheila and Chris Janes must have felt content with their decision to temporarily foster a dog, considering that same dog saved their lives. The family visited a farmer’s market during the weekend and thought it would be great to get a foster dog for a couple of days so that their children could have some fun, too. Little did they know that this dog would become their literal life savior.
Check out the next couple of paragraphs to learn about the amazing story of Sheil and Chris Janes, who were saved by the cute white dog Moose. We’ve managed to find several other stories of furry companions saving their owners’ lives, and we think you’ll find these pretty interesting, as well.
Moose: The Bravest Dog This Year
The story of Sheila and Chris Janes and the dog Moose is fascinating. It shows us that dogs truly are some of the smartest animals out there and truly deserve their status as men’s best friends. At the end of August, the Janes family decided to go to their boathouse in Portsmouth, Virginia, for the weekend.
They were going to spend their days off with their children, so they thought it would be super fun to get a foster dog for these days. So, Sheila and Chris reached out to Portsmouth Humane Society and decided to get a foster dog. That’s how they met the adorable white dog Moose, who was just as excited to be with the family as they were to be with him.
During the day, the Janes family went to a farmer’s market, took a walk, played with the dog, and enjoyed some pretty delicious food. While they were at the farmer’s market, they met some people who were interested in adopting the cute dog. She wanted to make this the best day for Moose, so she bought him some treats, including a chicken sandwich. After a day filled with laughter and entertaining activities, the family went back to their boathouse.
Sheila didn’t want to bring the dog back to the shelter yet, so she suggested to her husband that it’d be best if Moose stayed with them in the boathouse for the night. The incident happened the following morning. The Janes’ family’s neighbors’ house caught fire, and it was a matter of minutes before the flames engulfed their own boathouse, too.
Fortunately, Moose got up very early and started scratching on the kids’ room door. When one of the girls got up, she saw the burning house and was quick to wake up her parents. The family said that it was Moose who saved them, and they are forever grateful to the white pooch.
What Happened to Moose After the Accident?
As aforementioned, the Janes family met someone who was willing to adopt Moose as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it turned out that this wasn’t the fit for the white fluffy dog. As luck would have it, an animal-lover named Ciara Hill was familiar with the story of Moose, and when she found out that the dog was back at the shelter, she was the first one to go there, asking to adopt him.
More Stories of People Having Their Lives Saved by Dogs
Although all dogs are different, there’s one thing that unites all of them – their unwavering loyalty to their owners. Thus, in many cases, they would do everything they can to help and protect their human companions. In the next list, we’ll get you familiar with a few captivating stories similar to the one we just shared, where dogs play pivotal roles in saving people’s lives.
- Kelsey – Back in 2017, the golden retriever Kelsey saved her owner from freezing to death. The dog’s companion fell in the snow and broke his neck. The dog laid on the man to keep him warm and started barking continually for 19 hours in an attempt to get help.
- Sako – Phillips-Garcia was on a trip with his dog Sako when they had a car accident, and the boy broke his leg and collarbone. It was late at night, so they had to wait until the morning to try and get help. When the night came, Sako was brave enough to fight the coyotes lurking in the night, doing his best to protect his owner.
- Major – The labrador Major demonstrated remarkable loyalty when his owner, a war veteran, suffered a seizure due to PTSD. Major went to extraordinary lengths to seek help, dialing 911 more than ten times on his owner’s phone.