Dogs make for such loyal and faithful friends. When their owners are in distress, they always step in to help, even if it puts them in danger. They have remarkable intuition.

similar to the fearless dog who successfully repelled a mountain lion while also saving the life of her owner.

The happy owner of Eva, a 2-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois, is Erin Wilson of Trinity County, California. Just moments earlier, they had been enjoying a peaceful walk by the river when suddenly the calm day had become dangerous.

A mountain lion allegedly sprang at Erin while howling and tore through her jacket, according to the Sacramento Bee. Erin called out for Eva because there was no one else nearby, and the devoted dog ran to her aid.