"Pet Heroes" showcases extraordinary examples of canine heroism. In each episode of this documentary series, two incredible stories are told through interviews with pet owners and family members with dramatic re-enactments.
Trapped and AloneA marathon runner must rely on her faithful canine companion following a deadly fall while back-country training. And a man finds himself trapped after his SUV rolls down a steep embankment.
Hero on the Mountain
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Hero on the Mountain
Working Class Heroes
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Working Class HeroesTwo farm dogs go above and beyond the call of duty to save a rancher from being trampled to death. And a guide dog leads a blind man to safety while the world crashes down around them.
They Came Running
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They Came Running
Medical Emergency
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Medical Emergency
Family First
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Family First
Acts of Courage
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Acts of CourageWhen a house fire threatens a sleeping family, their only chance for survival is their beloved Labrador Retriever. And while out for a morning stroll, a dog alerts his owner to an elderly man in trapped in a freezing pool.
Above and Beyond
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Above and Beyond
By Your Side
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By Your SideA Police Dog's fast actions and quick thinking stop an armed conflict from escalating out of control; a young autistic boy struggling to cope with his surroundings makes an important new friend.
Deeds Not Words
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Deeds Not WordsOne dog's actions during the Battle of Hong Kong earn him a unique place in Canada's military history; an encounter with a starving puppy in Afghanistan spurs a group of soldiers into action.
To the Rescue
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To the RescueThe heroic actions of one Mountie and his dog lead to the creation of the first RCMP Dog Unit. And when a young boy disappears into the woods, a family's only hope for his survival are the two puppies that are by his side.
Legacy of Hope
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Legacy of HopeA chance encounter with an injured dog radically changes the path of one man's life. And the tireless efforts of a gifted therapy dog leave lasting impressions among the many lives he touched.