Dog Recovering After Protecting Blind Guardian

The service dog who threw himself into the path of an oncoming mini-bus to shield his blind owner has come out of surgery and is on the mend.  A staffer at Middlebranch Veterinary in Southeast on Tuesday said the dog — who witnesses at the scene called Bigo but who is actually called "Figo," the staffer said — is "on the mend and doing extremely well."  The golden retriever's right front leg is in a splint, said the staffer, who declined to give her name.

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Video: Golden Retriever Enjoys Tennis Match

Some Golden Retrievers can't resist a fluorescent tennis ball, even if it's through the tube.  The Australian Open is currently underway, which means George the Golden Retriever is having the best week ever. "While he does love all sports, tennis is his favorite," his owner writes in the video's description. Consider him Maria Sharapova's number-one fan.  However, it seems George's buddy isn't much of a sports fan.

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Therapy Dog May be Too Cute for Court

A Golden Retriever therapy dog named Rosie, who is trained to help people when they are under stress, has been credited with helping a 15-year-old rape victim manage the courage to testify during an emotionally difficult trial in a New York courtroom.

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