Cop shuts down highway to save small dog, becomes Web hero

Yahoo News ^ | 02/13/2013 | Mike Krumboltz

[Smittie]

Police officer Kyle Jones of La Porte, Texas, shut down a highway on a rainy day to help a small dog find its way home.

Unbeknown to Officer Jones, a nearby motorist took a photo of the officer's kindhearted gesture. A short time later, the photo of Officer Jones attempting to wrangle the stubborn little pooch was at the top of the popular social network Reddit.

KHOU 11 News has more details. Cujo, the dog, had escaped his home on Monday morning. One of his owners, Jeremy Zapalac, organized a search party in the neighborhood. But after an hour, it started to rain. "He hates water," Zapalac said of the rat terrier.

The dog had wandered over to a nearby highway. Fortunately, Officer Jones saw the small dog, stopped his car (and traffic), and generally went the extra mile to make sure he got home safely.

[green pastures]

Aww, what a sweet face...

[Daffynition]

What's in a name?

Rambo v Ho Lee Schitt

[piytar]

Didn’t this officer get the memo? Dogs are to be shot. Chained, fenced, big, small - ya shoot ‘em! Preferably in front of the family! Teach them to respect your authority!

Oh, wait, this was in Texas? Oops, different rules apply as shown...

[piytar]

I despise thugcops. Sadly they are far too common, esp in corrupt small towns and big cities.

I have nothing but respect for good cops and would literally take a bullet for one.

I doubt few Freepers disagree with this sentiment.

[raybbr]

There are many here at FR who despise police.

Go to youtube and search police brutality. There are reasons people are beginning to despise them.

[coop71]

Hey! A Boerboel! We have a one of those. Their heads are enormous and people really do say Ho Lee ... When they see him.

[verga]

Our next dog will be named Obama and we’ll try to train the dog in a liberal park to piss off liberals. “Fetch obama!”

Better off naming a cat Obama, only does what he wants to do and leaves crap in the house.

[Monkey Face]

Awwwww.....

[Jeff Winston]

Three cheers for an officer doing the right thing with a dog.

[freekitty]

I love this.

[Little Ray]

Good Cop! Have a donut!
(Heck, have a steak!)

[SaraJohnson]

Good guy!

[One Name]

I don’t need to go to Youtube. I’ve spent 30 years working at a state pen. I’ve seen enough to know whats up, FBI, state bureaus, etc. Sheriffs, PD’s, MP’s bla bla.

I’ve dealt with the bad guys, too.

Your local situation may hinge on what you do. Painting with a broad brush is quick, but often faulty.

I despise thugs of any mettle. Some wear uniforms; most don’t.

[Altariel]

Well said.