Whereas it would have been easy for Tillie the setter to leave her friend Phoebe, she stuck by her side. Not only that, but she left her only once a day to try and find help. What a heartwarming story about true love between two doggy friends!

Thanks to a loyal setter and a group of volunteers, two dogs were found safe after a week lost in the woods in Washington state.

Tillie, the setter, stayed with her doggie friend Phoebe for a week. She left each day to go find help. Phoebe a basset hound, was trapped in a concrete cistern in a ravine where Tillie stood guard.

Based on the tip, volunteers made their way into the ravine.

A few minutes later they found her lying beside the old cistern with her head resting on the concrete wall.

Both dogs were cold and hungry but are doing well.

You should also realize that families who are missing a pet should never give up hope. Dogs are capable of great things, including coming back to their owners. A pooch isn't called a “man's best friend” for no reason. The meaning behind that famous saying couldn't be truer. Doggies are not only loyal to their doggy friends like this incredible USA TODAY story reminds us, but they are also loyal to their human companions too. Dogs are something special, aren't they?!