Watch the police officer save the dog below.
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Dogs are one of the first animal species that was domesticated by humans. Dogs are actually a subspecies of wolf and their scientific name, Canis lupus familiaris, hints at that. This is why dogs have a close resemblance to wolves with some breeds such as the Siberian Husky being much more wolf-like in looks than others.
But ever since the first time humans have called dogs to heel, these beloved animals have served as faithful pets and dependable partners in hunting for food or defending us from other predators even at the cost of their own lives. In the Philippines, for example, two dogs lost their lives defending a family from a cobra that managed to make its way into their home.
Unfortunately, while dogs may be “man’s best friend,” there are also times that man can also be a dog’s worst enemy. And the sad thing is that the dog’s life is put in danger not necessarily because of any malicious intent but because of simple ignorance and neglect.
Because of the popularity of so-called “toy dogs,” some people tend to forget that these are living creatures who need to be fed and given the proper care in order to thrive.
But these ignorant people end up treating these pets like stuffed animals, something to be played with when the owner feels like it but otherwise put aside and ignored when it’s not convenient.
One such act of ignorance is leaving pets inside a locked car when it’s hot outside. The heat can eventually stifle a dog and lead to its death but such simple physics don’t even register to these people. Luckily, there are people who do know and are decisive enough to take action.
The following video was taken from the bodycam of a police officer in the United Kingdom. The officer notices the dog inside a car that is parked on the street and the rising heat will surely put the dog in danger. So the officer did what any decent human would do and smashed the window with his baton.
The first hit didn’t break the glass but the second one did the trick. The dog was understandably startled and initially shied away from the officer when he unlocked the door and tried to reach inside for the small dog.
But the dog must have recognized the officer’s good intentions because it eventually allowed itself to be led by the leash outside the car and into the safety of the open ground.
Good work, officer!