I FOUND AN ABANDONED DOG ON THE HIGHWAY—AND HE SAVED MY LIFE

For days, Buddy rode shotgun, keeping me company through long stretches of empty roads. Then one night at a rest stop, he saved my life. I was asleep in my cab when a low growl jolted me awake. Before I could react, Buddy lunged, snarling at a man trying to break into my truck. The would-be thief took off, and from that moment on, I knew Buddy was more than just a companion—he was my guardian.