A Canine Crisis and a Whole Lot of Taxpayer Dollars
Seriously? A dog? On ice? Lets just pause for a moment and contemplate the sheer brilliance of this scenario. Apparently, someone thought it was a fantastic idea to let their furry friend frolic on frozen water. And when, inevitably, said furry friend demonstrated a complete lack of understanding about structural integrity, we all had to swoop in with sirens blaring.
Because that’s what we do now, isnt it? We spend precious resources – the ones you and I contribute through taxes – on rescuing dogs who apparently haven’t learned basic survival skills. Firefighters! Brave, noble firefighters, risking their necks for a creature whose primary talent is shedding hair and begging for scraps.
I can only imagine the conversation at headquarters: “Anything exciting happening today?” “Well, we have a canine emergency at Canobie Lake. It appears someone’s dog has decided to take an unexpected dip in icy water.” You just know there were sighs. And paperwork. So much paperwork.
And for what? A photo op? A heartwarming news story about the valiant rescuers saving the day? Lets be honest, this is a cautionary tale. Not about bravery, but about irresponsible pet ownership and the increasingly bizarre allocation of emergency services. Perhaps next time, someone should just buy a leash. Just a thought.
