On Valentine’s Day, Shadow the black Lab found himself clinging to a sheet of ice, his body mostly submerged in the freezing pond below. Thankfully, quick-thinking officers sprang into action and saved the helpless dog from the frigid waters.
When officers responded to the scene in Southlake, Texas, the terrified dog tried swimming toward the police, struggling and yelping in distress.
Sgt. Gaylon Music broke up the ice with a pole and plunged into the water, connected by a rope to officers on shore. He hoisted Shadow onto a float and towed the dog to safety.
“The dog collapsed right after we got him out,” Music told Southlake Style. “He couldn’t even stand up.”
Shadow reunited with his family and reportedly is doing well after the harrowing ordeal. Music received a visit from the pup at police headquarters the day after the rescue.
The Southlake Department of Public Safety is warning residents to be extra vigilant about their pets’ safety amid an unusual bout of extreme winter weather and freezing temperatures.
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Even just watching that made me shiver!!! Bless you all for your quick actions in saving that dog.
Sgt Gaylon Music, you are a true hero! My love to you!
I am a former Marine buck Sgt and a vegan vegetarian because of animals. This video brought tears to my eyes. When I think of those wanting to defund the police it is beyond my comprehension. The police, first responders, etc. stand between civilization and those who would destroy it. These men and woman risk their lives for our safety every day, never knowing if they will return alive to their loved ones at days end. My wife and I have saved dogs, cat, birds, etc. for years at our own expense, time and sacrifices. In my mind these men are pure and simple heroes. I wish I had the words to express my deep and sincere gratitude for these brave American heroes. Shadow survived because they put themselves at risk. As a Marine that is raw courage no matter how one describes it. It may not be combat with ammo coming your way from a hateful enemy, but it is sacrifice meant to help another living creature. God Bless them for their empathy.
We need to be the voice for those innocent animals who can’t defend themselves. People will always be the most dangerous animal on this earth!!
Some people have to learn how to respect others even if the are animals.
Thanku Officer Music.
I’ve used the Southlake online form to thank the officers who made such good use of their time & our tax money.
there are so many human who are low life cowards as the take their anger out on innocent animals,,,, COWARDS as they cannot fight back,,,,PLEASE think first give them help and a hug not violencePLEASE
There are so many cruel people in this world, all those that harm animals should have the same happen to them.
Police and first responders are heroes.
AMEN, BLESS THEM, REAL PEOPLE, BLESS THEM
HELP SAVE HIM !!!
I’m so glad this pup was saved in the nick of time. A big thank you for the police/firefighters in helping save this pup
God bless the brave soldiers and the Dog too.
Well done guys for helping the dog there are good humans on this planet
Love from uk
These pictures upset me . Im an animal lover and the thought of a dog or cat being tortured and eaten is horrific. The cruelty of people is beyond my imagination.
Howd he recover? hpwd he warm up?
Oh man, that was a very heroic rescue – many warm thanks to the officers who helped Shadow! Even though I knew they were going to save him, I sat through this video at the edge of my seat!
Such brave officers. Thank you so much for saving this sweet dog.