A tiny canine was abandoned in a dimly lit passage beneath the canal system, when a passing vehicle frightened it. The little creature was immobile until Joe Brazil, a police officer, stepped in to rescue it. Joe, always willing to lend a hand, promptly saved the distressed dog. Peggy Edwards recounted this heartwarming tale on Facebook on May 2, 2016, and it quickly became popular. What made this story so moving was its authenticity. It was about Joe, a committed officer from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, who rescued an adorable and frightened Yorkshire terrier puppy that had fled into the tunnel.
On April 30th, Peggy shared the story of her recent encounter on Facebook. She stumbled upon a small dog who was running loose and unfortunately got hit by a passing car, leaving it stranded near a creek. Peggy initially felt hesitant to help the frightened pup but her instincts urged her to do so. Her only concern was not to scare the dog away with any sudden movements. After brainstorming ideas, Peggy finally came up with a plan to rescue the dog but was still concerned about scaring it even more.
After realizing what had occurred, she quickly reached out to the Woonsocket Authorities Division for help and received it promptly. Joe Brazil, a law enforcement officer, arrived promptly and was eager to lend a hand. After hearing Peggy’s account of the situation, the officer was determined to provide any support possible. Peggy expressed her gratitude for the officer’s bravery in rescuing the young girl, stating, “He didn’t hesitate for a moment and returned from the water with a very wet and frightened little dog.” Before entering the stream to rescue the small dog, the compassionate officer removed his shoes and socks. WJAR NBC10 took notice of the officer’s heroic deed, reporting, “As I approached, I could see Cece holding onto the side and trembling uncontrollably.” The officer took extra care not to frighten the fearful animal further down the tunnel.
The officer accomplished an amazing feat by rescuing a scared pet. He guided Cece further into the tunnel by letting her follow his fingers, then safely lifted her out of danger. Brazil noted that Cece seemed to understand he was there to assist and even appeared grateful. The heartening photo captures the sweet and appreciative nature of the adorable dog towards the brave officer who saved her.
During a recent interview with WJAR NBC10, it was revealed that the charming canine that stole the hearts of many had a name – Cece. Much to everyone’s surprise, Cece wasn’t a stray dog but belonged to a caring family. Michelle Perez, Cece’s owner, expressed her elation at hearing the news of her pet’s discovery. Perez recounted how her mother-in-law had gifted her the adorable puppy, but it escaped the next day. According to Perez, Cece is only five months old, and she couldn’t rest until she found her beloved pet. She spent all her time searching for Cece by driving around and attempting to contact her.
Big thanks go out to Peggy Edwards and the kind-hearted officer Joe Brazil who saved Cece from the scary tunnel and brought her back to her owner. We’re so thankful that Cece was rescued and safely reunited with her human friend!
In January, a fire caused severe burns to Archer, a well-loved Alaskan dog. Though firefighters tried to help, the scared dog ran away, leaving many concerned about his fate. Fortunately, Dr. Oakley was just returning from California and was able to transport Archer to a nearby veterinarian for treatment, despite harsh weather conditions. With Archer stabilized, Dr. Oakley created a sterile environment in her office to provide him with optimal care. Thankfully, Archer is now on the path to recovery, with Dr. Oakley supporting him throughout the process.
Dr. Oakley tried her best, but she eventually realized that Archer required more support than she could offer. So she reached out to a burn expert at The University of California, Davis for guidance. The specialist suggested a unique treatment using tilapia fish skin to help with healing. To show the effectiveness of the treatment, the specialist even visited Archer and demonstrated it to Dr. Oakley. Following the procedure, Archer was covered in fish skin and affectionately nicknamed “Archer the Dragonslayer” due to his scales. Dr. Oakley observed that the treatment provided immediate relief, especially on Archer’s face where he had extensive burns.
The community of Haines provided an immense amount of support for Archer during his recovery. Despite Dr. Oakley’s decision to not charge for Archer’s treatment, the locals banded together to contribute towards additional medical expenses such as surgeries, laser therapy sessions, and plaster changes. With the help of their love and the use of fish skin, Archer was able to undergo a miraculous transformation from a traumatized burn victim with hairless and pink skin to a content and fully healed pet, sporting only a small hairless patch on his face as a remnant of his past injuries.
Despite the significant contribution of Dr. Oakley to Archer’s healing process, it is Archer’s positive and determined attitude that played a major role in his success. Even though he experienced a lot of pain, he never missed a single appointment with his veterinarian, and he constantly wagged his tail. Moreover, Archer’s journey has helped other animals in need of recovery as Dr. Oakley has gained valuable insights in treating burns through Archer’s experience. This knowledge has enabled her to apply effective treatment to other animals that have been injured in fires. Therefore, Dr. Oakley expressed her gratitude for Archer’s role in aiding many other animals in need.
Dr. Oakley expressed that the opportunity to aid Archer’s recuperation over a few months was a phenomenal encounter and one of the most satisfying cases she has ever encountered in her profession. Watch this week’s episode of Dr. Oakley, Yukon Veterinarian on Saturday, November 9th at 9/8c on Nat Geo WILD if you want to know more about Archer and the exceptional duties Dr. Oakley performs to care for creatures in the Yukon Region and Alaska.
