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The family returned home from the hospital later that same night and said they gave some extra love to Henry.

\"We're definitely spoiling the dog a little bit more,\" said Jeff Dowling. \"He was allowed to sleep in bed with me last night and he's got a steak in his future.\"

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Added Kelly Dowling of the family pet, \"He's never done anything quite so heroic before.\"

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