Blind Senior Dog Saved from Drowning by NYPD Officers

When two New York Police Department officers received reports that a dog was in distress at a Queens park, they leaped into action. Their quick response likely saved the blind senior dog. The Border Collie, named Sparky, had become lost after losing track of his human while at the park. The dog found himself stuck in the reeds at the edge of a cold pond. In body camera footage shared to the NYPD’s social media accounts, Sparky can be heard whimpering in distress.

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After locating the Border Collie, the police officers waded into the pond to retrieve him. One officer can be seen approaching the dog and carefully pulling him from the reeds where he had become entangled. The officers then carried the dog to their car, where he was covered with a jacket in an attempt to warm him up after his ordeal. Sparky was then transported to an emergency veterinarian, where he received medical attention and was reunited with his human. Thankfully, the Border Collie is recovering from the ordeal.

Although many dogs love to swim, precautions must be taken before allowing them to do so. Freezing water, like that of the pond Sparky was stuck in, can cause hypothermia which can be deadly. Additionally, dogs should always be monitored while swimming to ensure that they do not become stuck and drown. Even in swimming pools, dogs may be unable to climb from the water without assistance. Additionally, veterinary medicine experts warn that if a dog is swimming and begins to shiver or loses use of their tail, they should be removed from the water immediately and taken for medical attention. 

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