Dogs are such loyal and protective pets, especially when it comes to young kids. There have been many cases of kids going missing from home, only to be found with their loyal dog right by their side keeping them safe.
That was the case recently, after a missing 5-year-old boy was found safe and sound thanks to his protective German shepherd.
On April 2, officers from the Houston Police Department responded to a call about a young boy walking along train tracks with only his dog by his side.
Sgt. Ricardo Salas of the department says he realized the 5-year-old had Down syndrome, and was about a half a mile from his home. He also realized that the German shepherd, named Alejandro, had followed him as his protector.