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Dog starved and fed drugs recovers, then saves his new owner's life

The dog was discovered starved and given drugs before rescue, then later alerted his adoptive owner to a life-threatening medical emergency.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTime to pay that off: a dog found starved and fed drugs has made a miraculous recovery, and Devon Live reports he has now saved his new owner's life.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe was rescued, he got better against the odds, and he repaid the kindness in full.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeanwhile I can't get my coworkers to return a stapler.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex has the football.

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