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A loyal dog was in the spotlight recently following several sightings of her standing guard in the area where her owner tragically died. Now, after months of mourning, she finally has a new home.

There are few bonds stronger than that of a man and his dog, but the bond shared between Army Specialist Alec Alcoser and a German Shepherd named Alex is on a whole other level. The pair served together in Afghanistan until they were separated following a terrorist attack. Now, following numerous surgeries and extensive care, they’ve been reunited in San Antonio, Texas.

Dogs haven’t gained the title of man’s best friend for nothing, and their dedication and ability to help us carry out a variety of vital jobs has only grown over the centuries. Read on to find out how dogs continue to help humanity in major ways.

Dogs brighten our homes and enhance our lives in a variety of ways, but did you know that they’ve also left their mark in history? Here are five cases of dogs going above and beyond to prove their status as humanity’s best friend.

When a toddler wandered off from her grandmother’s home in the middle of the afternoon last Friday, the situation appeared grim. Thankfully, she wasn’t alone on her outing, and the elderly dog that followed her made all the difference in the world.