10 Rescue Dogs That Actually Rescued Their Owners

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While the term rescue dog implies that the canine was the only one who was saved, in many cases, the owner's life has changed for the better too. 

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month.  To celebrate, we asked HuffPost Good News readers to tell us how their rescue dogs "rescued" them using the hashtag   #HPMyRescueDogRescuedMe.

From supporting their owners through a divorce, to helping them deal with PTSD, these rescue dogs showed their love in incredible ways.

Check out 10 amazing rescue pooches and their stories below!  

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