Posted on 08/20/2016 10:15:35 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The lives of a Baltimore family were changed forever this week when a fire suddenly broke out in the home Erika Poremski shared with her eight-month-old daughter, Viviana, and her nearly six-year-old dog, Polo.
Poremski says she had just stepped out to her car when she turned around and discovered her house in flames with Viviana and Polo still inside.
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That close bond may explain why the beloved canine made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the baby. And while Polo did not survive the blaze, Viviana is likely alive today because the dog remained with her. When firefighters finally arrived and got to little Viv, Poremski says they discovered the dog still covering her with his body, and Viv only suffered burns on her arm and side because of it. Paramedics were reportedly able to revive her at the scene.
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They are at the front of the line.
“I have friends who refuse to believe dogs may go to Heaven but they certainly deserve it more than most people...”
Will Rogers said it best:
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
The dog certainly acted like a saint.
Perfectly stated.
I wish you hand’t posted that. Now my glasses are all fogged up.
Wow, this thread is making me cry. so many great posts.
Doggie ping, Joe.
OMG.... Beautiful. I am actually crying.
I have a relative whose life and that of her husband was saved from fire i their apartment complex by their dog waking them - fortunately in this case, the dog was saved too. But we’ve never forgotten.
It is my belief that no love is ever wasted. These precious beings WERE placed here by God and they DO serve as an example of total unconditional love.
God bless this little family in the loss of their valiant pet.
Dogs dislike muslims too - I’ll betcha
I saw this story yesterday. The one thing that puzzles me is how the fire started so quickly. The lady walked to her car, and turned back to see the house engulfed by flames. Weird.
What puzzles me is how does a dog know what to do to save a life? Does he understand self-sacrifice ?
I hope he was able to save the life of that young girl. I understand she is still in intensive care.
The dog’s name was Polo who will always be cherished and remembered.
I noticed your tagline quote on political correctness. My favorite has always been by Jazques Barzun -”Political correctness does not legislate tolerance. It only organizes hatred.”
Another link to the Polo story with touching pictures
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3748179/He-stayed-time-Hero-dog-saves-life-little-girl-caught-tragic-fire-lying-body-refusing-come-leave-firefighters-came.html
A favorite line : "..a man well he'll walk right into Hell with both eyes open, but even the devil can't fool a dog..."
I burst into tears upon reading the story a couple of days ago. I just hope Polo did not suffer. May he rest in peace in doggie heaven.
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