“All right, you can be trooper today.”
Published on May 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Earlier this month, Sergeant Brett Claxon of the Ohio State Highway Patrol encountered a dog in a perilous place, standing in a lane of traffic on a busy interstate.
Fortunately, approaching cars all came to a halt, and the trooper was able to intervene before the dog was injured. But after sweetly leading the pup to the safety of his patrol vehicle, Claxon realized, briefly, that he was no longer the one in the driver’s seat.
As body camera footage shows, the tables had turned:
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“Are you going to be trooper today?” Claxon is heard asking the dog, who was settling in behind the wheel. “All right, you can be trooper today.”
It wasn’t long before Claxon was able to regain control, moving the dog into the back seat. But by then, things had gotten personal. In a good way.
The trooper went so far as to post to his Facebook page, hoping to track down the lost dog’s family:
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Ohio State Highway Patrol later returned with an update on the case: “We’re happy to report that our furry friend was safely returned to its owner.”
It remains unclear how the dog ended up in that spot on the road, but one thing is certain — despite having his authority momentarily challenged, Claxon’s warm and welcoming spirit had helped save the day.
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Starving Family Sleeping On Rain-Soaked Blanket Wake Up To A Second Chance
They’re so happy now and even met Santa ❤️
Jennifer McKee is an avid dog rescuer in the San Antonio area and always keeps an eye out for pups who need help. When she saw a Facebook post about a mom dog and two puppies who were abandoned in a park, she immediately drove over to help them.
When McKee arrived at the park, she found the little family huddled up on a rain-soaked blanket together. She approached them slowly, as she was worried about scaring them — but as it turned out, they were more than ready to be rescued.
@pupcupcrewThe San Antonio dog dumping situation is out if control. Found this mama and two puppies today dumped off of a busy road park like trash. Dumper left a blanket which was soaked from the rain. All three are safe and home with me. San Antonio needs a major education on how to be a responsible pet owner. Dumping animals is a felony in Texas.#abandoned#sanantonio#pitbull#puppiesoftiktok#dogstory#animaladvocate#help♬ original sound – pupcupcrew
“They were sleeping, so I was quiet and slow,” McKee told The Dodo. “I didn’t speak, just offered the mama some turkey. She took it and was starving, licking the bowl like crazy.”
@pupcupcrewRescue pups in the car going home last night. So thirsty! The mama proceeded to throw up in my car twice shortly after this video was made. She hasnt vomited since❤️.#rescue#pitbullsoftiktok#puppiesoftiktok#dogsoftiktok#puppies#spayandneuter#sanantonio#dogstory♬ original sound – pupcupcrew
McKee was able to easily load the mom and two puppies into her car and get them situated. She had no idea how long they’d been out there, but it was clear they hadn’t been loved or cared for in a very long time.
“The mama was skin and bones, [her] skin and fur a mess,” McKee said. “The puppies looked good considering how they were found.”
McKee got the little family checked out by a vet and is now fostering them until they’re able to be adopted. They may never have known love before, but their foster family is making sure that all three will never know anything but joy ever again.
With some help from people on TikTok, the mom dog is now named Nova, and her puppies are Peaches and Tank. The little family has since been shopping, gotten pup cups and even met Santa. They’re being spoiled rotten, which is exactly what they’ve always deserved.
“Mama sat so nice with Santa and we have beautiful photos to show their future forever families,” McKee wrote on TikTok.
McKee can’t wait to find all three their forever homes soon, and will make sure they go to homes that will love and spoil them just as much as she has.
If you’re interested in adopting Nova, Tank or Peaches, you can apply here.
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