Sometimes, our four-legged friends know exactly what to do.

Several nights ago, one of our officers was patrolling a residential neighborhood when he spotted a dog standing in the roadway. The officer noticed the dog was on a leash, but there was no owner in sight.

The officer followed the dog about half a block to its home, where he found the garage door open and the homeowner on the floor, unable to get up. The resident had been there for more than three hours.

Thanks to the resident’s loyal companion, our officer was able to find them and get them the help they needed. The resident was treated by medical personnel and is now recovering safely at home.

Leawood Police Department