Byron Rafuse refused to go to the hospital for a health matter because he was concerned about who would care for his late wife's cat.

'The dog was tracked up the mountain, and finally located under a tree not moving,' the community animal response team said.

They convinced the woman to give the dog back, and after almost two weeks of separation, Mia was back in Brandie Benenhaley's arms.

The family lost most of their possessions but escaped with their lives, thanks to the 5-year-old dog that alerted them all to the danger.

'The suspect who removed the newborn's from their mother, ultimately decided that he was unable to care for the puppies.'

When police officers responding to the scene of a car crash searched the vehicle, they found something very unexpected.

The Denver Animal Shelter shared his story as well, along with photos of the hilariously pitiful-looking cat.

Police officers trying to catch a dog running on a highway were led to the scene of a serious car accident.

Even though the injured hiker was not North's owner, the big animal could clearly sense that he needed help.

The dogs were primarily terrier breeds, including Irish terriers, Cairn terriers, Yorkshire terriers and schnauzers.