India, Dec. 16 -- It is often said that a dog is a man's best friend, and the actions of these pooches show why the statement is true. While one of the pooches helped save the life of a teen, the other one played a crucial role in the rescue of a cat. As the year inches closer to an end, let's look back at five stories of dogs where they helped save lives - be it of humans or other animals.

This heroic story of a dog saving the life of a 4-year-old boy by chasing away a bear will surely make you say 'what a good boi'. Gregory Grant and his son Gavin were out for a walk with their pet pooch Jake when they came face-to-face with a bear. The dog made it his mission to chase away the animal to keep the little human safe.

"He got quite a few...