Aslan the boxer mix, recovering here at Animal Specialty Group, after being shot by home invasion robbers in the course of saving his owners' lives.  Aslan, 5, lost part of a lung. He is in critical, but stable condition, as of today. View video...

KTLA: Man and His Dog Shot During Home Invasion Robbery -- Marybeth McDade reports

"I spoke very briefly to the owner," said Dr. Steve Bilbery. "And she basically said this dog saved their lives. He woke them up, alerted them that someone was there. I think in this instance, the dog confronted these individuals and probably was going after them."

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