Hero of the Day

Here is another example of how pets can be more loyal and maternal than human beings. Sadly, the dog died in this fire.

Heroic dog saves woman: 'Jesse' dies after she helps her mistress flee burning house
Not only did Jesse retrieve Hanson's prosthetic leg and then brought a telephone to her to call 911 for help, the dog also dragged Hanson to the front door of the house, where rescuers found her and brought her to safety.