A Heroic Dog and a Lake: Because Apparently We Need This Story
Seriously? A dog. Rescued. From a partially frozen lake. In New Hampshire. Is this really what were prioritizing now? I’m sure there are wars raging, climate change accelerating, and political discourse descending further into the abyss, but no, lets focus on a canines near-miss with hypothermia.
Don’t get me wrong, I like dogs. Theyre fluffy and occasionally amusing. But this level of breathless reporting? Its exhausting. Apparently, local authorities and concerned citizens (because someone obviously wasnt watching their dog closely enough) braved the elements to pull this water-loving creature from its chilly predicament.
We’re treated to descriptions of heroic efforts and heartwarming reunions. A feel-good story for a world desperately needing something… anything… positive, I suppose. As if a slightly damp golden retriever is going to solve any of our problems. The dog is reportedly “doing well,” which, naturally, is the only outcome anyone expects.
Im not suggesting we should be callous about animal welfare. But could we maybe, just maybe, direct some of that emotional energy towards tackling actual issues? Or at least find a story about something slightly less predictable and utterly devoid of any meaningful impact on global events?
