ARIZONA PUP LEADS 2-YEAR-OLD TO SAFETY AND STEALS THE WORLD’S HEART GUARDIAN WITH A WAGGING TAIL
Every dog has its day, and for Buford, that day came with chew toys, snacks, and worldwide applause. The 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees was the unlikely hero of a real-life rescue story that’s warmed hearts across the globe.
“I feel like God sent that dog to rescue my son,” said Cory Allen, Boden’s father.
Scotty, amazed by his pup’s heroic act, has since been overwhelmed by an outpouring of support. “Toys, chew toys, snacks, you name it,” he told local news. “Just a little bit of everything.” Gifts have arrived from all over the world, honoring Buford’s courage and quick thinking. But that’s not all. Buford has been named an honorary member of the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team, complete with his very own vest. As for Boden, he’s back to being a typical 2-year-old, busy, curious, and (thankfully) safe. He reunited with Buford earlier this April, and something tells us they’ll always share a special bond.
When 2-year-old Boden Allen vanished from his home in Seligman, Arizona, his family launched a desperate search. As the hours ticked by, more than 40 rescuers and even a helicopter joined the effort. Still, there was no sign of Boden. “I looked at his empty bed in the middle of the night,” Sarah Allen, Boden’s mother, told KPNX, “and I’m like, ‘This isn’t real … how is he out by himself somewhere in the dark?’”
Then Buford entered the scene.
While patrolling his usual route around his owner, Scotty Dunton’s ranch, Buford discovered something unexpected: a tiny toddler sleeping beneath a tree. Acting on instinct, Buford gently led Boden back toward safety, an incredible journey that spanned about a mile, ending at Dunton’s ranch nearly 7 miles from the boy’s home.
Buford may not know he’s famous, but one thing’s for sure: He’s proven that heroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes, they wear fur and walk on four paws.
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APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
INGREDIENTS Topping •
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk
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3 Honeycrisp apples
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cake •
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, add butter for topping. Place in oven for a few minutes until melted. 3. Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter. 4. Cut apples into half circles about 1/4-inch thick (no need to peel) and arrange them in circles, overlapping slightly until they fill the entire pan. Set aside. 5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. 6. Add milk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Whisk until combined. 7. Pour batter over apple slices, smoothing as needed. 8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 9. Let cool to room temperature, invert on a plate, and serve.
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