Canine with attached “help me” note finds aid for "Houseless" man
18 February 2013
Michael Love, IIO
TUMWATER, Washington: This story
actually happened on or about 06 February, 2013, but I'm bringing it
to you now.
A “Houseless” man who has been
residing in the brush near a railroad line in Thurston County,
suffered a medical emergency with restricted movement. For him the
only choice was to send his trusted canine – Buddy, an Australian
Sheppard mix – to seek help.
So the man attached a note expressing a
need for “help” to Buddy's dog harness and sent him on the way
hoping that Buddy would find a caring person who would know what to
do.
Buddy did just that when a woman
walking her dog along side railroad tracks - in the vicinity of the
mans position - and Buddy crossed paths. She noticed something
different about the wondering dog which was that something was
attached.
She read this from the paper Buddy was carrying: “Send Help. No Joke. Cannot walk.”.
As well as, this: “Medicine not
working. Need doctor.”.
Even though the note was unsigned and
no directions were given, something compelled the woman to contact
local authorities.
Police eventually found the man
situated at his camp. According to Detective Jen Kolb, he was
completely immobile and very afraid.
The man was treated at a hospital, then
released.
After his release, Buddy and the
Houseless man were reunited.
For more details concerning the
“Houseless” man and Buddy, watch the accompanying video.
Via KIRO7
Lest we not forget!
