by The Dog Blog
Tuesday, December 7 2010
Dogs and water only go together at bathtime and in the summer months. Come winter and the big freeze and the two should never meet. I read a story today in a national newspaper along with the many comments underneath from readers and non dog lovers.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1336450/Dog-owner-falls-ice-frozen-river-rescuing-Labrador-Clitheroe.html
It seems the Labrador jumped into the frozen water and panicked. The owner with no thought for her own safety jumped in to save her beloved pet. This story could have been a disaster if it were not for the quick thinking of the woman's friend who threw a dog lead to the woman and pulled her out. The dog managed to escape by itself with no apparent injury.
Many people think this woman is foolish to have followed her dog into the icy water. I say she is a caring person who, when the chips were down went to save her family pet rather than see it drowned. This is the kind of person one could rely on in an incident, the type of brave person who would pull children from house fires and stand up to bullies in the street. We read of people who stand out during acts of terrorism and then fade away into the background sometimes not staying around to be thanked. Adrenalin kicks in when something happens, some poeple panic but good people act on impulse not caring for themselves.
I'd rather have this lady in my company then those who just watch and take photos on their mobile phones.
If you are out and about with your dog during this icy spell please keep your dog on a lead to save them, and you from possible danger. A brisk walk on a lead is better than an icy death.
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