Hero Dogs - Angel

The aptly named Angel is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of her 11-year old boy, Austin. The Golden Retriever raced to get between Austen and an attacking cougar in their backyard when Austin was out getting firewood. Angel fought the cougar for 20 minutes while her family watched helplessly and waited for the police to arrive. When help finally arrived, the cougar was shot and killed and Angel was miraculously discovered to be alive.

Angel was taken to the vet to be treated and is expected to make a full recovery.