Dogs are loyal, compassionate, cuddly and cute. But they can be so much more than that too. They can be lifesavers, heroes, nurturers and confidence builders. They can be smartypants and bully-busters, not to mention the world's best mothers. These 3 amazing dog stories will blow your mind and melt your heart all at once. And let me warn you, if you don't already have a dog, these stories will make you want to adopt one asap.

1. Schnauzer Finds Her Sick Owner

I love stories of dogs traveling long distances to be reunited with their owners, but this one is extra sweet because it involves a very little dog on a mission to see her ailing human.

A miniature Schnauzer named Sissy escaped the Franck family's home, traveled 20 blocks, and found the hospital where his owner, Nancy, was being treated, according to Dogster.

Now those are some tracking skills!

2. Stray Dog Saves Newborn

This story, about a stray dog and an abandoned newborn baby in Kenya, is nothing short of miraculous.

A stray dog saved the life of a newborn baby after discovering the abandoned child in a forest, reportedly by carrying it "across a busy road and through some barbed wire to her litter of puppies," NBC News reported.

The baby, appropriately named Angel by her health workers, responded well to treatment and was stable, according to the same NBC News article.

3. Dog Helps Boy Conquer Bullies

Friends can come in all shapes and sizes, and in the case of this heartwarming story, they can even have three legs.

As a result of being bullied at his middle school, a boy named Carson was struggling with depression... until he found comfort in the form of an unlikely friend: a three-legged rescue puppy his family adopted, according to I Heart Dogs.

"When school started again this fall, Carson’s depression and anxiety melted away. He walks the halls with newfound confidence, and his family is thrilled to see the dramatic improvement in Carson’s mental health," explained I Heart Dogs.