A Pumpkin Muffin Comes to the Rescue of a Stranded Pooch in Distress in a Canal

Why bother with a complicated search and rescue operation to save a stranded dog when you can entice it with some tasty carbs? Recently, a concerned citizen alerted the Glendale Police Department in Arizona about a German shepherd stuck in a canal. The officers who arrived at the scene found the canine swimming frantically with no apparent way out. Officer Sorenson bravely stepped up to the challenge by shedding his ballistic vest and gun belt and jumping into the canal to rescue the distressed animal. Despite the dog’s reluctance to approach him, Officer Sorenson managed to coax it towards him and bring it to safety.

A heartwarming story has gone viral on Facebook about a dog that helped detect its owner’s breast cancer early. The owner calls her pet a “little lifesaver” and credits it with alerting her to the presence of cancer before any symptoms appeared. In another story, police officers rescued a German Shepherd from a canal using freshly baked pumpkin muffins as bait. After several failed attempts to get close to the dog, Officer Downey had the idea to offer the dog a muffin, which successfully lured the pup to safety. These stories showcase the intelligence and loyalty of our furry friends, who continue to amaze us with their bravery and heroism.

At first, the dog seemed hesitant but eventually caught on to the scent of a delicious muffin. It swam towards the officer eagerly licking its lips. With the muffin in sight, the officer picked up the German shepherd and brought it to safety. The video of the rescue shows a group of officers cheering for the rescued pup, with one of them saying, “I want that muffin,” as he hands it over to the grateful dog.

Officers from the Glendale Police Department, accompanied by a German shepherd dog, were rescued from an Arizona canal. One of the officers expressed disappointment in losing his muffin during the rescue, but was relieved that the pooch was saved. The heartwarming story ended on a positive note as the dog was reunited with its family shortly after. To stay updated on the latest news from PEOPLE, including celebrity gossip and inspiring human interest stories, sign up for their free daily newsletter.