Rescued Shelter Dog Returns The Favor By Saving Owner From A House Fire

Although many rescue dogs are timid, scared, and sometimes even aggressive because of being abused and living a tough life in the past, they all tend to have one thing in common: appreciation for their second chance.

Much like this stray dog who alerted his foster family of a deadly carbon monoxide gas leak emergency during the middle of the night, a dog named Carl is being called a hero today after going above and beyond to establish his new role as protector of his human.

The following story proves why everyone should consider adopting a shelter dog.

“I poured myself a glass of water and then finally turned on the light and the whole house was covered in smoke.”

“It’s scary to think if he hadn’t woken me up, what really could have happened if he didn’t wake me up. He’s obviously made the rest of my life better already,” Smith told Fox 5.

“He’s probably already made my life a lot longer.”

[Featured Image: Drew Smith via ABC]