A young 25-year old man who lived in Colorado had a loyal German Shepherd named Cash. After the man committed suicide, Cash remained at his side for six week until the body was found this past August. Cash only strayed to catch mice and rabbits for food but then returned to stand guard over his master. Dogs really are the most loyal, loving friend you'll ever have. Snicker's once guarded Linda when she was alone hiking in the Shenandoah mountains. Three guys passed her on the trail and then hid behind a tree waiting for her to pass. Snickers was having none of it and would have tore them up if they hadn't run away when he went ballistic. Once I licked the tears off her face when she was crying, which is not so dramatic but just as important.