Hero Dog Dies Saving a Baby

[Catherine]

I find this story very moving. At some point the dog made a choice to stay with the baby and save her. We know so much about what Polo was like from the choice he made. He was loving and loyal and dedicated.
The world is full of selfless heroes who do not show their true nature until they are needed. Then they do whatever amazing thing is required of them.
It makes me want to take a second look at the dogs around me. Who knows what they are capable of doing.It makes me want to take a second look at the people around me. We hear a lot of bad things. It is so good to hear something like this because it reminds us that the good is out there.

Polo mints are called lifesavers here. What they really mean is life preservers, but that is an awkward name for a candy. Polo is a better choice. It certainly fits a loving dog who understood what mattered in life.

Dear little Polo, I shall think of him when I need to be reminded of the good in the world.