Five Animals Who've Done the Impossible

1. Salty & Roselle, two guide dogs who saved their owners' lives on 9/11

Later awarded the Dickin Medal, from the Peoples’ Dispensary for Sick Animals, these two labrador retrievers safely guided their owners from the burning towers, never leaving their sides. Roselle also helped guide 30 other individuals from the towers, saving their lives as well. Her owner, Michael Hingson, eventually wrote a book in her honor, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero.

More info at Wikipedia - Salty and Roselle

2. Artificial Legs with Crocs Give New Life to Paralyzed Dog

Spencer the Bulldog was found without use of his two hind legs.  Watch the video and learn how some human compassion and great doctors gave him the chance to change his life forever.

3. Cat Heaven Island, Where Cats Have Officially Taken Over

An island in Japan, officially named Tashirojima, has become home to hundreds, if not thousands of cats, outnumbering the 100 or so humans long ago. Mostly fed by local fishermen as a means to gain luck, these cats have made quite a life for themselves, and even have multiple shrines dedicated to them. No dogs are present on the island, and are prohibited from visiting. Japanese photographer Fubirai has documented the island, and more photos can be seen on his website http://d.hatena.ne.jp/fubirai/ .

4. Injured Raven Asks for First Aid After Porcupine Attack

After a losing battle with a porcupine, a raven calls for help from outside a woman’s home.  It stayed still as the woman approached it, and allowed her to pull the porcupine quills out. Amazing that it knew it needed help, and let her tend to its wound.  Watch the video and see for yourself on Buzzfeed.com.

5. Pet Parrot Saves Choking Baby's Life

When babysitter Megan Howard went to the bathroom, Willie, a Quaker parrot, started squawking louder than usual when he saw the two year old girl choking and turning blue. Willie squawked "Mama baby!" over and over again, until Howard saw that the little girl was in danger. Willie was awarded the Animal Lifesaver Award from the local Red Cross chapter. Read the full story on Petfinder.com.