It was a cold day outside when one man went walking with his dog. Somewhere along his route he noticed a police officer sitting quietly on the grass, his jacket off despite the numbing breeze.
As he drew nearer, he realized the man wasn’t alone. Instead, he was sitting beside a dog that looked to be freezing, his own jacket covering the animal like a blanket.
It later transpired that the dog had been hit by a car, and the officer was trying to keep it warm while he awaited help.
“It was cold out. She was wet,” said Deputy Josh Fiorelli. “She didn’t have anyone there so I decided to be that person,” he told WFTV 9.
Thanks to this great officer’s help, the dog was saved. She needed surgery at a nearby shelter, but doctors confirmed her injuries weren’t life threatening.
That said, the shelter is having difficult reuniting her with her owner, since she has no collar or chip.
Josh, we’d like to thank you for your great act of kindness. All animals are worth saving, and giving up your coat to keep a distressed animal warm is a touching thing to do!
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