The 6-year-old was playing at a friend's house when a dog the family was pet-sitting turned on her, latching onto her face.

Jasper Kraus was a former horse trainer and very experienced with animals, but it wasn't enough to save him.

"[A] staff and volunteer favorite, Pursuit is a goofy 4-year-old American Bulldog mix known for ... always sitting like a proper gentleman."

Bailey, a rescue dog in El Paso, Texas, waited in a shelter to find a forever family for months, but after her adoption, she returned.

"Cellie has suffered cruelty and abandonment at the hands of the people she trusted to take care of her and love her unconditionally."

That dog had an instant to react, and he knew exactly what to do -- throw down the attacker, protect the child, and save the day.

Julie Lawson was forced to put down her dog Ladybird a week after she suspects the dog was injured during a grooming appointment.

The puppy is in critical condition, getting round-the-clock care for his wounds, but he's eating, drinking, and fighting to heal.

The poor dog was dropped off on the streets by herself after allegedly being taken from her family's home.

After 14 failed adoptions, a North Carolina shelter decided something needed to change for Ronald the 1-year-old puppy.