Zach Skow was terminally ill and struggling with addiction, until his dogs, Marley and Tug, forced him to live. After Zach miraculously recovered from a host of medical issues, he returned the favor by founding Marley's Mutts, to rescue more dogs like the ones who saved him.

You can read more about Zach and Marley here.

Follow Zach @zachskow and Marley's Mutts @marleysmutts

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After Drew survived three sudden cardiac arrests, he had to find a way to manage his stress. The prescription? Lucky the plott hound, who is able to sniff out increases in Drew's cortisol levels. Today, Lucky is still helping to keep Drew alive and their bond couldn't be stronger.

Follow Drew and Lucky on social media @luckytheplotthound & @thedrewlogan

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When Stephanie Herfel's son entered the Air Force, she opened her home to his pup, a siberian husky named Sierra Belle. Soon after, Stephanie got sick and doctors couldn’t land on a diagnosis. But Sierra's life-saving actions helped turn everything around.

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Julian, an advocate for the trans and disabled communities, was searching for the perfect service dog who would fit into his life. Then he met Atlas, a big golden retriever, who not only changed Julian's life...but saved it.

Follow Julian and Atlas on social media @thedisabledhippie

For more, check out Atlas and Julian's episode of The Dodo's Soulmates

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When Boston-based police officer David met Lilly while volunteering at an animal shelter, she jumped straight into the back of his van. That's when he knew they were going to be family, so he introduced Lilly to his mom who was in need of a companion. But after one fateful night, Lily's act of heroism would change all of their lives forever.

To find more information about Lilly the Hero Pit Bull Fund, click here: facebook.com/LillyTheHeroPitBull

Photo credit to Beth Oram

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PJ was recovering from addiction and was struggling to find a stable job and housing when he rescued a scared, shut down pit bull named Clove. Soon both of their lives turned around for the better, and PJ figured out that extreme hiking made Clove very happy. It ended up being their ticket to falling in love with the world again.

For more, check out Clove and PJ's episode of The Dodo's Soulmates

Follow these special best friends PJ and Clove on Instagram for more of their amazing adventures. @thebullhikes

To help more dogs like Clove find the perfect home, you can support her rescuers at Ruff House Rescue.

For more, check out Clove and PJ's episode of The Dodo Soulmates

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An Animal Saved My Life, is an original podcast from The Dodo. In this podcast, Emmy-nominated host Rocky Kanaka will listen to and share unbelievable stories from people all over the world who have had their lives saved by an animal. From a dog pulling his owner off train tracks, to a pack of lions saving a young girl from kidnappers, this podcast tells a variety of true stories that remind us why we are so lucky to have animals in our lives. 

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