Hero Pets

1. Terrier Saves Kittens From Fire

Leo, a terrier crossbreed, save a litter of newborn kittens from a house fire, barking an allert to firemen in Australia, who say the act, "nearly cost him his life."

2. German Shepherd Calls 911

Just as he was trained to do, Buddy, an assistance dog, pressed the right button and called for an ambulance, barking and whimpering to a dispatcher. It was the third time he'd called for help.

3. Mother Dog Saves Abandoned Baby

When 14-year-old girl abandoned her baby in Buenos Aires, a mother dog carried it to her pen and kept it safe with her brood of puppies.

5. Duck Rescues Trapped Ducklings

Six mallard ducklings fell into a storm drain in Gosforth, Newcastle. The mother duck couldn't fit through the grate, so she walked along the path of the sewer pipe, following the sounds of duckling cries -- and rescued her babies.

6. Dogs 'Rescue' Girl Abandoned by Mother

A stray dog finds a newborn left in a mound of mud, removed mud from around the little girl, and got help.

7. Dog Crosses Desert, Mountains to Get Back Home

Here boy! Here boy! Just 80 more miles.