In Colorado Springs this week, two large dogs running loose along North Academy Boulevard prompted several concerned calls to police. To some residents, they looked intimidating — “pitbulls” on the run.
Officers Womack and Tait of the Colorado Springs Police Department responded, quickly realizing the dogs were scared, overheated, and had slipped out of their yard through a broken fence. Despite the breed’s often-misunderstood reputation, the officers approached with patience, offering cheese and calm voices until the dogs felt safe.
They provided fresh water and stayed with the pair until their relieved owner — who had been frantically searching — arrived. Far from dangerous, the two dogs were simply thirsty, frightened, and grateful for the kindness shown…