Ethan’s family had adopted Max from a local animal shelter three years earlier. From the moment Max stepped into their home, he became part of the family. He wasn’t just a pet; he was a loyal companion who followed Ethan everywhere — from morning walks to bedtime cuddles. But no one could have predicted that this friendly dog would one day save Ethan’s life.

That afternoon, while Ethan played near the garden, his mother, Laura Miller, was in the kitchen preparing lunch. The air was calm, and everything seemed perfectly ordinary — until a split second changed everything.