Dog gives up life to save man from fire


	Dog gives up life to save man from fire

pokkets

11-16-2007 4:17 AM

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dog, fire, save, life

pokkets says:

The Storm woke Bryan Smith, when there was a fire, and Smith got out, but the Storm didn't make.it. Smith was pulled back by the Firemen, because he wanted to go back in and find Storm.
He said " I know it was stupid, but people with pets will understand "

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11-16-2007 4:29 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

people with pets understand

That they do and I would do the same to save mine if necessary, no doubt about it. Poor Storm, rest in peace buddy. What a sad, but moving story pokkets. *sniffle*

11-16-2007 4:32 AM

Aribeth

Sad story!

I don't have a pet,but I do understand.

11-16-2007 4:15 PM

righthand

"I know it was stupid, but ... people with pets understand," he said.

Says it all.

11-17-2007 7:55 PM

kkcapricorn

people with pets understand,

We copied the same quote.
damn, pokkets, I am sitting here crying my eyes out.

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