From Facebook
“I was driving up 75, and saw the trooper in the turnout...checked my speed, oh I'm good.
A few minutes later, I see a dog in the ditch by one of the signs for exit 20. She looked bad.
I was in the left lane, heading to an appointment, and was torn. I decided I would go back southbound and risk a ticket by going to the turnout.
I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said "yep! I'm here" to which i told him about the dog and I didn't want a ticket, but if I could help that dog, it was fine by me.
He just asked where the dog was and was on his way! I followed and we found her, still there, panting like she was fixing to die.
That trooper dumped his jug out and fashioned a water bowl for her. Then poured a couple bottles of water. The dog was scared of him, but frozen in weakness.
She sniffed the water, then realized this kindness was for her! She drank that water down in minutes! The trooper went and got her some more, plus a Little Debbie.
She watched him warily the whole time. She sniffed his hand but was still wary.
Next thing, he goes to his vehicle and gets a chair and an umbrella.
He told me he will stay here until she trusts him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home.
I believe his being there at the right time, was one of those little messages reminding us of the good in our world.
Meet Trooper Tudors of the TN State Highway Patrol. One of the good guys for sure."
Credit: Kaye Fiorello
“I was driving up 75, and saw the trooper in the turnout...checked my speed, oh I'm good.
A few minutes later, I see a dog in the ditch by one of the signs for exit 20. She looked bad.
I was in the left lane, heading to an appointment, and was torn. I decided I would go back southbound and risk a ticket by going to the turnout.
I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said "yep! I'm here" to which i told him about the dog and I didn't want a ticket, but if I could help that dog, it was fine by me.
He just asked where the dog was and was on his way! I followed and we found her, still there, panting like she was fixing to die.
That trooper dumped his jug out and fashioned a water bowl for her. Then poured a couple bottles of water. The dog was scared of him, but frozen in weakness.
She sniffed the water, then realized this kindness was for her! She drank that water down in minutes! The trooper went and got her some more, plus a Little Debbie.
She watched him warily the whole time. She sniffed his hand but was still wary.
Next thing, he goes to his vehicle and gets a chair and an umbrella.
He told me he will stay here until she trusts him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home.
I believe his being there at the right time, was one of those little messages reminding us of the good in our world.
Meet Trooper Tudors of the TN State Highway Patrol. One of the good guys for sure."
Credit: Kaye Fiorello
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- Posted by drjoybug
- Aug 31, 2024
- Comments (12)
Readers Comments
pluto178 wrote: Gosh he has brought a tear to my eye…..what a man x
Mish wrote: You were both heaven sent, Joy. Bless you both 🙏❤️🙏. Visualizing good outcome for little pup 🙏 🐶
DrJoe wrote: My mom has been a police officer for over 30 years. They all take an oath to protect and serve, and I wholeheartedly believe that extends beyond us bipeds. Thank you so so much for doing this, Joy <3
Mish wrote: I just realized this was something you saw on Facebook 🙏
Rajni wrote: Thanks for very inspiring story.
cheeka wrote: A very heartwarming story. Thank you
dotmatrix wrote: Cool story.
Helenconnell2 wrote: Thank you for sharing such a lovely story - it's good to know things like this happen.
DANCE wrote: How amazing!
michelelpurce wrote: what a great story!! thanks for sharing. :)
