A dog is receiving intense treatment from veterinarians after rescuing its owner from a mountain lion attack.

A group of locals stopped what they were doing and came to the aid of a poor, paddling pup who had gotten stuck in a canal.

Wilder is a microchipped border collie/Australian shepherd mix. He was wearing a chain collar, green harness and rainbow leash.

Thankfully, a U.S. Coast Guard team was out on the water nearby, conducting other business, and spotted the tired pup.

When they arrived at the house, the neighbor's dog approached them, sized them up and immediately lunged for the toddler.

Some tools to stop unwanted dog behaviors are controversial, but this is one method no sane person would support.

The rescue suffered a massive blow to their efforts - and nearly lost their founder - when he went out to open the rescue's transport van.

For three days and through horrible weather, strangers, family, friends and authorities searched for the woman.

The best the Johnsons can guess is that the unknown dog found their house and sneaked in through an open door.

Within hours of hearing about the situation, Harbor Humane had a transport van ready to help with the operation.