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Rescued by a Dog

Laura Thomas

Rescued by a Dog brings you first-hand stories, told by dog owners, about the pups who ACTUALLY saved their lives. These are happy-cry stories, which the world desperately needs right now. 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. 
From the vault: When a family home catches fire, rescue pup saves TWELVE lives!March 27, 2024
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From the vault: Two Golden Stories - New life for a housebound boy, and a rattlesnake rescueMarch 20, 2024
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From the Vault: When PTSD makes John withdraw from the world, pup April gives him new lifeMarch 13, 2024
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From the vault: How my pup Cody helped me (your host, Laura) through a debilitating illnessMarch 06, 2024
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From the vault: During the worst time in his life, Sean saves a blind, beaten dog. Then she saves him.February 28, 2024
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From the vault: Pup Marley finds a way to let Julie know she should go to the doctor IMMEDIATELYFebruary 21, 2024
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From the vault: When Emily's wedding is canceled on her wedding day, pup Kaya salvages her heartFebruary 14, 2024
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From the vault: When husband and wife Jess and Dan develop cancer simultaneously, only pup Emma can keep them afloatFebruary 07, 2024
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From the Vault: When a home goes up in flames, only pup Blue can save infant ChantalJanuary 31, 2024
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From the Vault: When Michael's car crashes into a ravine, he asks his puppy Honey to find helpJanuary 24, 2024
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From the Vault: Two Stories: Pitbull Sadie Saves Unhoused Papa; Homer & Trixie Teach Marlene Compassion For HerselfJanuary 17, 2024
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From the Vault: When doctors told Zach Skow that his time was up, pup Marley wouldn't let him dieJanuary 10, 2024
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From the Vault: Puglas the Pug Goes From Euthanasia List to LifesaverJanuary 03, 2024
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From the Vault: When Jonathan passes out during a snowstorm, pup Evelyn keeps him aliveDecember 27, 2023
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After a childhood feeding drug-dealers' dogs and working in the darkest shelters, Andre's life is saved by a dogDecember 20, 2023
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When Rebecca stops breathing, pup Ulysses figures out how to get help. December 13, 2023
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Three stories from men who overcame deep hardship through the love of their dogsDecember 06, 2023
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When Ms. Sherry is trapped in the bathroom after a big fall, neighbor's pup Milo comes to the rescueNovember 29, 2023
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Two stories: When Multiple Sclerosis pulls Louise to the ground, pup Moonie pulls her back up. And, when MaryEllen's boyfriend dies from COVID in her arms, pup Enzo helps her find joy again.November 22, 2023
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When Emiko suffers a stroke after losing her child in a custody battle, pup Victoria reminds her that she's an amazing mother. November 15, 2023
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When Abby collapses at a parade, a shelter dog drags his handler over to save her. Then she saves him.November 08, 2023
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Two stories: Pup Cici teaches a bereaved young woman to change the world; & a college student overcomes mental illness thanks to pup MescalNovember 01, 2023
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On September 11, 2001, pup Roselle guides blind handler Michael out of the Twin TowersOctober 25, 2023
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After 3 cardiac arrests in 1 night, Drew survives with the help of his superhero rescue pup LuckyOctober 18, 2023
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Kate's hallucinations land her in a psych ward 'til pup Waffle learns to show her what is realOctober 11, 2023
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