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Heroic Dogs 'Ring' Neighbor When Owner Suffers a Stroke

A dog is lying on a porch, while a woman rests in bed with a large dog on her chest.

Bella and Sadie, two loyal and adorable Labrador dogs, helped save their owner’s life after Maureen Hatcher suffered a stroke.

People frequently claim that we don't deserve dogs simply because they are so sweet and loving. It's difficult to comprehend how we came to own such magnificent creatures.

Maureen Hatcher of St. Augustine has her dogs to thank after they saved her life. Maureen found herself in a grave situation when she collapsed in her home.

A woman sits on a couch petting two dogs, one black and one brown, in a cozy living room.

She didn't realize how bad it was. A blood clot had formed in her brain, cutting off blood flow to the right side, resulting in a stroke.

Bella and Sadie bolted, almost as if they knew they had to act quickly. The moment pets dashed across the street to alert the neighbor.

The neighbor arrives at the house a short time later. She goes inside and dials 911 after a few tense seconds and no response at the door.