As she continued on her way, Fiorello noticed something more, but this time it did prompt her to stop.
A mile up the road, according to Fiorello, “This little dog’s head rose up on the side of the road.” She seems to have stayed there for some time.
Fiorello knew exactly where to go to find help for the lost puppy.
Fiorello remembered the cop she had seen and turned her car around to head back the way she had come. She drove up next to the officer and told him about the puppy, changing both of their lives forever—without realizing it at the time.
According to Fiorello, “He asked where [she] was and set out after her.” I pursued him while pointing in the direction.
When they arrived on the scene, they noticed that the dog appeared injured and scared. The officer sought to gain her trust by bringing her food and drink, even though she was initially wary of his approach. But he didn’t stop there.
He called animal control for help and then sat at the dog’s side, bringing an umbrella for protection. Fiorello was moved to tears as he witnessed his devotion to the puppy.
The dog appeared to perceive the trooper’s kind nature, Fiorrello said, adding, “He told me, ‘I’m going to wait right here until she trusts me.'” She appeared to sigh contentedly, like a dog. And the difference in those doe eyes was night and day. They got along. It was strong. I started to shed joyful tears for that girl.
