Pat Halford

[Jeferson Nasa @Jefersonnasa_]

Estaba de pie en la fila de la caja del supermercado. Estaba abarrotado y ruidoso.

Mi perro, Titus —un fuerte y concentrado husky de servicio— estaba sentado perfectamente quieto a mi lado. Su cuerpo estaba ligeramente presionado contra mi pierna, su postura calmada y firme, sus ojos fijos en mi rostro. No apartó la mirada ni un segundo.

Una mujer detrás de mí me tocó el hombro con fuerza.

«Ese perro necesita una bozal», espetó.

«Mira cómo te está mirando. Es peligroso. Es irresponsable traer un perro así a una tienda».

En ese momento, la habitación comenzó a girar. Mi visión se estrechó, las señales de advertencia llegando todas a la vez. Sabía que solo tenía segundos.

«No te está mirando porque sea agresivo», dije, con la voz temblorosa mientras agarraba el arnés de Titus.

«Te está mirando porque sabe que algo anda mal conmigo».

Entonces me derrumbé.

Pero no golpeé el suelo.

Aterricé sobre Titus.

Él ya había braceado su cuerpo, listo para recibirme.

Cuando recobré el conocimiento, los paramédicos estaban allí.

Titus yacía sobre mis piernas, usando su cuerpo para crear espacio, manteniendo a todos atrás. La mujer se había ido.

«Buen chico», dijo uno de los EMT, acariciando suavemente su cabeza.

«No dejó que nadie te tocara hasta que llegamos».

No se estaba preparando para atacar.

Se estaba preparando para hacer su trabajo.

Se estaba preparando para proteger mi vida. 🐕‍🦺🖤

Edúcate antes de juzgar.

Los perros de servicio vienen en todas las formas y apariencias —y salvan vidas. 🚑

Jasmine limb

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

Sienna in Thailand November. Just saved from a life of living on the streets.

Sienna in Wales yesterday exploring the countryside.

I’d love to be inside her head to see what she is thinking ❤️

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

If you need a smile today! Look how happy he is in his new house at the end!

It's the simple things in life! About 2 hours work and $30 to built. Delighted for him

[Giant Schnauzer Albert @_GS_Albert]

Just some happy otters… 🦦☀️😂

[Chappers 🐾🐝 🙋‍♀️ @Chappers2013]

This afternoon Baloo had more treatment for her tight Psoas muscle with @canine_essex

After a busy afternoon #spreadingsmiles Baloo loved having some massage therapy 🥰

Baloo loves Amanda too ❤️🐾🐾🐾

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

Last night a wanted male made off from officers a number of times & continued disappearing into the night. His luck run out when we deployed PD Ziggy who tracked him through an alleyway before bringing the game to a conclusion as he found him hiding #gameover #arrested 👏

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

A few weeks ago Jimbo was on his own living on the streets.

His health was so bad he was close to death.

Today he has a new Job… (1/4) 🧵

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

He loves attention and humans so much because he never knew love in his life.

Sometimes we have dogs that don’t need a leash or to stay in a fenced off play area. (2/4)

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

Jimbo has therefore been appointed to head of security in Alba’s kitchen where he takes over from Atlas.

It’s a very important job as food gets cooked for 1300 dogs a day here (3/4)

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

Jimbo says it’s nice to have friends and be loved.

He says he’s only tiny but he will use his ears to hear any trouble coming and alert us ❤️ (4/4)

[The Dalbo Dog @Dalbodog]

My Mum is 89. A few weeks before Christmas her elderly dog died and she was heartbroken. She’d decided not to get another dog because she didn’t think it would be fair to a dog as she is disabled and doesn’t think she’ll live for long enough to outlive it.

However, a dog rescuer that had rehomed dogs with her in the past, knew her old dog had died and when a little 12 year old dog came in who’s elderly owner had died, she phoned Mum and asked if she’d be interested.

By then, she was feeling very lonely without a constant companion so said she’d give it a go and see how it went. As you can see by the photo they got on very well and are blissfully happy. Both of them have got a new lease of life and adore each other ❤🙏

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

It’s still a mystery what happened to little Espresso but it was certainly something very traumatic.

Keep your fingers crossed for her 🙏 (7/7)

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

An incredible day of rescues with 4 dogs saved in total.

A longer watch but come ride along to see what really happens when we head out in the truck.

Lots of ups and downs today!

[DC_Police Dogs ( Puppy Development Program) @DC_PoliceDogs]

Our 3rd candidate for the lift TPD Reggie who looks pretty chilled

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

If you like the dogs I share and they cheer you up daily, I’d love you to watch this one video.

I only do this once a year and never ask any other time.

You can support here and if you can’t sharing this video helps 🙏 https://t.co/Roftrb3ZWW

[American Independent📚 @AmericanPhD1984]

@NiallHarbison “forgotten and left behind…”😭

but now

“a boy who knows he’s loved at last.”😍

I love this update on sweet Jimbo.🥹🩵🐾🙏

[KeoweeGal @KeoweeSCgal]

@NiallHarbison Niall the miracle worker

[Niall Harbison @NiallHarbison]

His little life has changed completely.

He had given up on the streets after being left behind.

Look at him now! Love you Jimbo

[DC_Police Dogs ( Puppy Development Program) @DC_PoliceDogs]

We encourage our puppy walkers to to regularly handle their pups and to get them used to being picked up which is very useful for his eventual dog handler. Here is TPD Storm from IOM Shepherds with Abi.

[DC_Police Dogs ( Puppy Development Program) @DC_PoliceDogs]

TPD Ronnie’s pick up wasn’t quite as easy as I thought it would be. Must weigh him today as he was like a dead weight. Absolutely solid.