Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News

June 24, 2022 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 75 Comments

Once again, today’s story comes from the Good News Network. Here it is in its entirety.

Stray Dog Becomes a Fierce Crossing Guard for These Children Every Day – WATCH

By Andy Corbley – Jun 20,

A stray dog in the country of Georgia has appointed himself as the local crossing guard for young children crossing a busy intersection.

Every morning, he strongly discourages drivers from encroaching upon the crosswalk by barking wildly at them until the kids, who cross hand-to-hand with their teacher, have made it across.

“He’s a very serious boy. He never goes to other streets,” said Tamta, who is part of the community that takes care of Kupata, the dog. Kupata, by the way, is Georgian for ‘sausage.’

According to ecstatic YouTube commenters, this particular ‘sausage’ is an Australian shepherd—it’s his breed that may have given him his instincts to go running up and down beside the little boys and girls he cares for.

Tamta explained that her friend Beqa videotaped Kupata’s work in order to help show that stray dogs are not as dangerous as old customs would have people believe.

“Kupata is the lucky one because we all take care of him, but there are other dogs that aren’t lucky—that don’t have shelter, they don’t have food,” explains Tamta. “This is a problem in our country.”

Hopefully, footage like this one will help others to see strays differently.

(WATCH the video for this story below.)

The good news in this report is that even stray dogs continue to serve humans and deserve a break. Today’s JohnKu talks about helping animals without a home. I hope you have a fabulous weekend.

There is no such thing,

As a useless stray doggie . . .

Homeless is the word.

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75 comments

shoreacres · June 24, 2022 - 5:06 am ·

Perfect JohnKu!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 6:57 am ·
  
  Thank you, Linda.
  
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Chris The Story Reading Ape · June 24, 2022 - 5:15 am ·

The video link is missing, John – there are several available on YouTube 😃

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:02 am ·
  
  Thanks, Chris.
  
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2. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:04 am ·
  
  I just put it back
  
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  1. Chris The Story Reading Ape · June 24, 2022 - 8:31 am ·
    
    👍
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:40 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Writer Lori · June 24, 2022 - 5:15 am ·

I swear, I oftentimes don’t think we deserve dogs! Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:06 am ·
  
  I have to agree, Lori. Thanks. 😁
  
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Poetry Goddess · June 24, 2022 - 5:37 am ·

How nice to know every dog has it’s day! And this dog has a good job every day!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Luna B. 😊
  
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Jill Weatherholt · June 24, 2022 - 5:40 am ·

This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing, John.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. 😊
  
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Staci Troilo · June 24, 2022 - 5:41 am ·

What a good boy. I’m glad he’s cared for, but I wish someone would adopt him. And all the other strays. I agree with Lori; sometimes I think animals are better than some people.

Thanks, John. Happy weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:13 am ·
  
  Happy weekend to you as well, Staci.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · June 24, 2022 - 5:44 am ·

Bow WOW!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:13 am ·
  
  Yes, Indeed.
  
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GP · June 24, 2022 - 5:51 am ·

OUTSTANDING, John. I love it!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 7:14 am ·
  
  Thank you, GP. 😊
  
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harmonykentonline · June 24, 2022 - 6:09 am ·

A lovely story, John. And your poem is so on point… not useless but homeless. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs 💕🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:29 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. Have a great weekend as well. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · June 24, 2022 - 6:45 am ·

He’s such a good boy.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:31 am ·
  
  Yes he is. Thanks, Craig.
  
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Joan Hall · June 24, 2022 - 6:45 am ·

A wonderful story, John!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:31 am ·
  
  I agree, Joan. Thank you. 😊
  
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2. dweezer19 · June 27, 2022 - 8:32 am ·
  
  ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  
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  1. John W. Howell · June 27, 2022 - 8:56 am ·
    
    Thank you, Cheryl. 😊
    
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Charles Yallowitz · June 24, 2022 - 6:56 am ·

Awesome story.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:32 am ·
  
  Thanks, Charles. 😊
  
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Dan Antion · June 24, 2022 - 7:10 am ·

He certainly takes his job seriously. There’s a few drivers that should be happy he isn’t carrying a weapon.

I love the thoughts in your poem, John.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:34 am ·
  
  Yes. Some ran right through that cross walk like it wasn’t there. Thanks, Dan
  
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T. W. Dittmer · June 24, 2022 - 7:25 am ·

Love this one, John, and your JohnKu caps it off perfectly. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:34 am ·
  
  Thank you, Tim.😊
  
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Teri Polen · June 24, 2022 - 7:35 am ·

I agree with others here – there are absolutely animals better than some people. What a good boy!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:38 am ·
  
  Thank you, Teri. 😊
  
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Liz Gauffreau · June 24, 2022 - 7:38 am ·

I love this good news story! All Kupata wants to do is keep those children safe.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:38 am ·
  
  That seems to be his mission.Thanks, Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · June 24, 2022 - 3:04 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 3:49 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Noelle Granger · June 24, 2022 - 8:07 am ·

Someone needs to adopt this dog, as long as they don’t keep him from his appointed rounds! Swell story!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:39 am ·
  
  I agree, Noelle. He is taken care of though. 😊
  
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Gwen M. Plano · June 24, 2022 - 8:22 am ·

I live near two adopted Australian shepherds and love both of them. Teddy, the younger one, is very protective of me and very affectionate. It’s a wonderful breed. Thank you for sharing with video clip and haiku — both heartwarming. 💗

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:39 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. 😊
  
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Darlene · June 24, 2022 - 8:54 am ·

That is so cute. Australian Shepherds are great dogs.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 10:55 am ·
  
  They are, Darlene. Thanks.
  
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Dale · June 24, 2022 - 8:56 am ·

Oh man! I love how he gives them shit when they start advancing! And chasing those who should not have moved forward! That white van – what the hell? It keeps trying to advance as the kids are crossing. I love how Kupata plants himself in front of it until they are done crossing. Brave and fearless. He has more humanity than so many humans. Thank you so much for sharing this, John.
A very happy Friday to you. Stay cool!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 10:54 am ·
  
  Can you believe those drivers? Some cut right through.
  
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  1. Dale · June 24, 2022 - 11:04 am ·
    
    No! I cannot believe them. What in the blessed F***!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 11:20 am ·
      
      🤣
      
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Jan Sikes · June 24, 2022 - 9:32 am ·

Awww, this is so sweet! I love this story AND the JohnKu!

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circadianreflections · June 24, 2022 - 11:45 am ·

That is so cool!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 2:11 pm ·
  
  Yes it is. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · June 24, 2022 - 12:30 pm ·

This dog is my new hero. I loved him barking at all the cars who show be waiting. All cross walks need a dog like him.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 2:10 pm ·
  
  A;; crosswalks do need a dog like this. Thanks, Denise.
  
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The Coastal Crone · June 24, 2022 - 2:59 pm ·

Dogs, even homeless ones, can be useful and protective. Good stuff for Friday! I somehow thought of reincarnation…what if some person’s fate was to come back as a dog and help others? Or maybe I was thinking of your last two books. I swear I am only drinking coffee this afternoon. TGIF to you, John. Thanks for the good stuff on a day with not so good news.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 3:47 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jo. TGIF to you as well. I hope you have a grand weekend.
  
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Resa · June 24, 2022 - 3:00 pm ·

Thank you, John!
Good news is welcome today. What a super doggie. It breaks me up that so many animals are forsaken in our society. That goes beyond dogs and cats.
I fell in love watching this… I’m all atwitter!
Lovely JohnKu, thank you!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 3:48 pm ·
  
  It is a heartwarmer for sure. Thanks, Resa.
  
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Sorryless · June 24, 2022 - 5:16 pm ·

Kupata is amazing. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and some of them come dressed in fur. I love this story Boss.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 5:53 pm ·
  
  Me too, Marc. Thanks.
  
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  1. Sorryless · June 25, 2022 - 7:24 pm ·
    
    😉
    
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quiall · June 24, 2022 - 6:11 pm ·

Your words are perfect! Angels come in all shapes and sizes, some of them have four legs.

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:07 pm ·
  
  I think so too, Pamela. Thanks.
  
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petespringerauthor · June 24, 2022 - 6:59 pm ·

I think this is the definition of “your bark is worse than your bite.”

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:05 pm ·
  
  Yes it could be. Thanks, Pete.
  
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Jennie · June 24, 2022 - 7:49 pm ·

Kupata should be cloned at every school crossing. What a gift he is. Super, John!

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1. John W. Howell · June 24, 2022 - 8:05 pm ·
  
  I agree, Jennie. Thanks
  
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  1. Jennie · June 25, 2022 - 8:12 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2022 - 9:30 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · June 25, 2022 - 5:16 pm ·

Perfect Haiku, John

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1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2022 - 5:46 pm ·
  
  😊
  
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Book Club Mom · June 25, 2022 - 7:50 pm ·

That’s beautiful!

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1. John W. Howell · June 25, 2022 - 9:05 pm ·
  
  😊
  
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Becky Ross Michael · June 25, 2022 - 9:28 pm ·

This is adorable:)

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1. John W. Howell · June 26, 2022 - 6:58 am ·
  
  It is. Thank you, Becky. 😊
  
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