One Alsatian dog. It's master.
Heard on the radio; details unknown as far as where - was listening to the heroics.
But in essence:
Jim, I think that was his name, and his trusty Alsatian, name not given, were in each others' company when Jim collapsed, suffering a heart attack.
...need a name for the dog, answers on a postcard. For now we'll call it Spike.
Upon witnessing his master's collapse Spike sprang onto Jim's chest and proceeded to make a commotion, in order to keep Jim conscious.
Spike then ran outside and by indulging in more of that commotion stuff, attracted the attention of someone, a passer-by presumably, and led him into the house to where Jim lay, all but dead.
Jim's now doing well, having survived the near death experience. One would presume Spike is still by his side.
'Tis a beautiful story and only the darkest heart would fail to be warmed after hearing it.
THE fundamental difference between dog and cat.
Some would cite dogs as easily browbeaten, the eternal pleasers, insinuating that this was an undesireable trait. I would counter - this animal was not beaten, this was...a dog and his master, his companion, his friend.
And seeing his friend in need, leapt into action. First by trying to keep the man cognizant, then by going for help.
Cats would probably see the chest as a nice place to sit, that's if they even noticed, and if so, that's after coming out from behind the sofa after scarpering in cowardly fright when Jim hit the floor.
I remind you that I would still never do any animal, cats included, any intentional harm, and in fact would, and have leapt to their defence as Spike did for Jim.
However, cats are the epitome of narc
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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