In a heartwarming tale, a tiny puppy found herself stuck in a dark tunnel beneath the canal network after being frightened by a passing vehicle. Fortunately, the heroic actions of police officer Joe Brazil saved the day. Without hesitation, Joe arrived at the scene and rescued the helpless pup. Peggy Edwards shared the story on Facebook on May 2, 2016, and it quickly became viral due to its sincerity and authenticity. The tale is about Joe, a dedicated officer from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, who went above and beyond to save a cute Yorkshire terrier puppy that ran off into the tunnel.
Peggy shared an incident on Facebook where she stumbled upon a little dog running around without any leash. The unfortunate incident took place on the 30th of April when the poor little thing got hit by a car, and ended up near a nearby creek. Peggy was hesitant to help the dog as he seemed scared, but her instincts pushed her to lend a helping hand. Peggy was wary of startling the dog, and hence didn’t make any sudden movements. Finally, after some thought, she came up with a plan to rescue the dog, but was still apprehensive about spooking him further.
Upon realizing that a small dog was trapped in a stream, Peggy quickly contacted the Woonsocket Authorities Division for help. Law enforcement officer Joe Brazil arrived promptly and was eager to assist Peggy in any way possible. After listening to Peggy’s explanation of the situation, the officer resolved to rescue the dog. Peggy expressed her gratitude for the officer’s bravery, saying that he didn’t hesitate for a moment and emerged from the water with a soaked and frightened little dog. The kind-hearted officer removed his footwear and socks before entering the stream to save the dog. WJAR NBC10 reported on the officer’s heroic act and stated that the dog, named Cece, was clinging to the side of the stream and shaking uncontrollably. To avoid startling the frightened dog, the officer took extra care while rescuing her from the tunnel.
During an interview with WJAR NBC10, it was revealed that the name of the adorable dog in question was Cece. Despite popular belief, Cece was not a stray dog but rather belonged to a loving home. Michelle Perez, Cece’s owner, expressed her joy upon hearing the news of her pet being found. Perez revealed that she had received Cece as a gift from her mother-in-law, but the puppy had escaped the next day. During the interview, Perez disclosed that Cece is a young pup, only five months old, and she couldn’t rest until her beloved pet was located. She spent a significant amount of time driving around and attempting to contact Cece.
Big thanks go out to Peggy Edwards and Officer Joe Brazil, who showed great compassion by rescuing Cece from a perilous tunnel and reuniting her with her owner. We are all relieved and grateful that Cece was rescued and returned safely to her human companion!
In January, a much-loved Alaskan dog named Archer faced a traumatic incident when his home caught fire. Despite the valiant efforts of firefighters, Archer was spooked and ran away from them, causing great concern for his survival. Fortunately, Dr. Oakley happened to be returning from California at the time and was able to take Archer to a nearby veterinarian for urgent treatment, despite the harsh weather conditions. Following the initial stabilization of his condition, Dr. Oakley went above and beyond by creating a special sterile environment in her office to give Archer the best possible care as he recuperated. Thanks to Dr. Oakley’s dedication and expertise, Archer is now steadily recovering with her constant support.
Dr. Oakley did her best to help Archer, but soon realized that he needed more assistance than she alone could provide. She reached out to a burn specialist at The University of California, Davis for guidance. The specialist suggested a unique treatment that involved using tilapia fish skin to aid in the healing process. In fact, the specialist even visited Archer himself, demonstrating the effectiveness of the treatment to Dr. Oakley. After the treatment was administered, Archer was completely covered in fish skin, earning him the nickname “Archer the Dragonslayer” due to his scaly appearance. According to Dr. Oakley, the treatment provided immediate relief for Archer’s extensive burns, especially those located on his face.
The community rallied around Archer, providing support in many ways. Although Dr. Oakley didn’t charge for his treatment, the people of Haines generously contributed to cover Archer’s additional medical expenses, including surgeries, laser therapy, and plaster changes. Thanks to their kindness and plenty of fish skin, Archer underwent a remarkable transformation from a frightened, burned animal with pink skin and no hair to a happy, fully-healed pet, with just a small spot of baldness on his face from the burns.
Dr. Oakley played an integral role in Archer’s journey to recovery, but most of the credit for his success goes to his resilient and optimistic attitude despite enduring immense pain. Archer never missed a single vet appointment and always remained wagging his tail. Furthermore, his inspiring journey has also benefited others who were looking to recover from similar injuries. Dr. Oakley gained valuable insights in treating burns through Archer’s experience, which she used to help other animals injured in fires. She expressed her gratitude towards Archer for aiding many other animals in need.
Dr. Oakley expressed that assisting Archer to recuperate for several months was an unforgettable and delightful case she encountered in her profession. If you want to discover more about Archer and Dr. Oakley’s extraordinary work in taking care of animals in the Yukon Region and Alaska, don’t forget to watch this week’s episode of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Veterinarian on Nat Geo WILD at 9/8c on Saturday, November 9th.
