So, my dog is a hero.  He's the official blood donation bank for the vet clinic across the street, now.  He got called upon to save the life of some sorry sap that got into some rat poison and needed a transfusion.  So, noble canine that he is, he shared a pint with said sap and is now being hailed as a hero.  Sources say that he was exceedingly brave during the process and though snubbing the offered canned food afterward, didn't fall faint along the way.  He was greatly rewarded with raw eggs in his food upon his return.  Obviously, winter has made life rather uneventful in our household and therefore any event at all calls for celebration.