Inspirational Obi is a working member of the Met police force, and takes his role as seriously as any of its human employees. During the August riots, Obi was on patrol with PC Phil Wells, and was hit by a brick, which shattered his skull, and left him bleeding.
Bullet-dodging bomb-sniffer Buster has served on the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan.
With courage that many humans would struggle to summon, the cocker spaniel sniffed out two explosives that led to the suicide bombers arrests.
Although Buster has now retired, his erstwhile nose has saved countless lives. He even has his own medals, which are now displayed on his official royal air force police cloak.
Dusty but brave: Buster on duty
Of course no list of inspirational pooches would be complete without honouring the hundreds of guide dogs who help blind people across Britain.
"The first day we met she bounded out of the back of the training van and jumped up to see me, tail wagging - it was as though she knew she was meant to be with me."
Libby and Lorna at the track
Despite Lora's tough training schedule, her talented guidedog leads the way to all her sessions at the cycle track. Lora indebits her athletic success to her support dog, saying that if she wins a medal at the 2012 London Paralympics "she will be sharing it with her!"
Libby takes a well-deserved break while she waits for her owner to finish training
Do you have an inspirational dog story? Email your pictures to ukpicturedesk@teamaol.com
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Dogs are well known for being man's best friend, but pooches that were literal life savers were recognised at this year's Crufts.
Inspirational Obi is a working member of the Met police force, and ...
Dogs are well known for being man's best friend, but pooches that were literal life savers were recognised at this year's Crufts.
Inspirational Obi is a working member of the Met police force, and ...
Such inspirational dogs! Each one a winner in their own right. Check out www.roverrecommended.com for our top tips for getting the most out of your next visit to Crufts.
RoverRecommends: Such inspirational dogs! Each one a winner in their own
Yup yer, all these canines are feline fine; the Spaniel's talents are not to be sniffed at, the black police dog got a good collar, and the Labrador guide dog is in the fast lane for a medal.
The little monkey likes being luvey-dovey, and looks a right chump, (not chimp), whilst hoping for things to evolve.
huffposty: Yup yer, all these canines are feline fine; the Spaniel's
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First Posted: 12/03/2012 14:48 Updated: 12/03/2012 16:21