Any dog owner knows that a pup's curiosity and enthusiasm can get it into a lot of trouble, but there are so many occasions where those traits can also make the difference between life and death for others.
Because with that curiosity comes a strong willingness to help those they see in need and their enthusiasm has rescued other dogs, babies, and even entire families from perilous situations.
Add that to the fact that most dogs have keener senses than us and you've got a recipe for an animal who can resolve problems that the humans around it wouldn't even know about.
Although the rescue of one Illinois can be described as a team effort, nobody else in that team would have any reason to assemble if it wasn't for one smart, courageous, and observant chocolate lab.
