Shannon Lorio crashed her car on a rural road in Georgia. Her life was in danger, but she received help from an unlikely hero.
As she lay in her wrecked vehicle, a stray dog approached from out of the woods and came to her aid.
The dog kept her awake and pulled her out of the car, dragging her over 100 feet back to the road. She was able to flag down a passing car before she collapsed unconscious.
After saving Shannon's life in 2010, the stray dog was taken to the Humane Society where he was adopted by canine search and rescue trainer Heidy Drawdy. He was appropriately named Hero.
In the video below, Shannon recounts the events around her rescue by Hero that fateful day. (Source)
Did You Know?
*5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year.
*3 to 4 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren’t enough adoptive homes.
As she lay in her wrecked vehicle, a stray dog approached from out of the woods and came to her aid.
The dog kept her awake and pulled her out of the car, dragging her over 100 feet back to the road. She was able to flag down a passing car before she collapsed unconscious.
After saving Shannon's life in 2010, the stray dog was taken to the Humane Society where he was adopted by canine search and rescue trainer Heidy Drawdy. He was appropriately named Hero.
In the video below, Shannon recounts the events around her rescue by Hero that fateful day. (Source)
Did You Know?
*5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year.
*3 to 4 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren’t enough adoptive homes.
VIDEO Heroes Among Us--Hero the Dog!
what a great story! loved it, Bless that HERO and Shannon too!
What a awesome dog, and story. I love the German Shepperd breed. SDW
wow did this just touch my heart. I have a GSD and he is my hero So glad to see he is in a wonderful home and she recoved and is living a good life.
Wonderful story ,At least the Shepperd has a good home with people who love him.
I do believe Angels come in many forms, and this Dog is one of them..
May the dog and her live a long and peaceful life..
Animals do have "a purpose" and this dog surely knew what his was and still is! All animals are wonderful, though like humans...some are better or nicer or more capable than others. This Hero has my heart, for sure!!! Eden Cross, Animal Communicator
What a beautiful Sheppard. Hero. God sent you an angel.
Glad to hear Hero went to a place where he will be working. Nothing drives a dog to be bad than being bored. Especially if he is a working breed. How wonderful for Shannon to have a four legged savior. Bless them both.
Love this dog and how wonderful it all turned out for both of them :-) I love my doggie.
she didn't even adopt the dog!
God seds Angels in all forms. I believe Hero is one of God's Angels. God bless him and Shanon.
Dogs are always a step ahead of human beings!
Beautiful beautiful story! Never underestimate the intelligence of a dog!
I would have searced for that dog and did everything in my power to own him and have him by my side forever, but I am happy for him that he continues to a blessing to others
Blessed Be! this brings tears to my eyes every time I see it!
beautiful dog