Meet Tara the Hero Cat Who Rescued Young Boy From Dog Attack (VIDEO)

Tara the cat has become a viral sensation. In the dramatic video below, you can see the cat rescue her 4-year-old owner after an angry dog attacks him.

Just 5 years ago, the cat was homeless. She followed Roger and Erica Triantafilo home from the park. According to ABC News, she quickly became attached to Jeremy, their infant son, often sleeping with him in his crib.

"She's a hero," says Jeremy about his sweet rescuer.