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

March 17, 2023 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 88 Comments

Video grab of firefighters in Michigan heroically rescuing a helpless dog trapped in an iced-over pond

Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network. Here is the story in its entirety.

Firefighter Lures Trapped Dog Off the Ice Using Treats–Then Lifts it Up a 10-Foot Wall

Andy Corbley March 15th, 2023

Patience, bribery, laughter, and a heck of a bicep muscle were all needed to rescue a helpless dog trapped after falling 10 feet into an ice-covered pool.

The Michigan animal shelter Pound Buddies received several “frantic” calls on March 7th about a dog trapped in the old water filtration pond.

The pond was frozen over, but with water clearly sloshing about over the ice, how long until the 60 lbs. husky plunged through was anyone’s guess.

Pound Buddies called in the Muskegon Heights Fire Department, which arrived “within minutes” to rescue the pup. Video footage shows the moment Lieutenant John Kriger climbs over the wall and gains the dog’s trust with a treat.

Kriger remained with his hand out, calling the dog by name for 3 minutes or so while his comrades jeered about making “no sudden movements.”

Finally, the timid dog came in for more of Lieutenant Kriger’s scratches, allowing him to reach the dog’s collar. Displaying remarkable strength, he grabbed the not-entirely-cooperative pooch under his right arm and slowly climbed up the ladder and over the wall to safety.

The pup was later checked out and found completely unharmed despite the 10ft fall into the pond.

Pound Buddies shared clips of the incident to their Facebook page, describing why they called in “the big dogs” and the moment the animal was rescued.

“The logistics of getting the dog appeared a bit challenging at first, but then the BIG DOG was called in!” they wrote. “Once again, words don’t seem adequate for expressing the gratitude we have for these amazing firefighters and the Muskegon Heights Fire Department! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

The entire unedited rescue video is available here on Yahoo News.

The good news here is that a response team considered a life to be a life and went about to save it. Today’s JohnKu talks about how precious life is. I hope you enjoy your weekend.

Ah, it’s just a dog,

Doesn’t recognize the fact. . .

All life is precious.

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88 comments

Darlene · March 17, 2023 - 5:13 am · Reply→

Bless them for saving this precious pup. A wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 7:10 am · Reply→
  
  I’m a softie for stories of humans caring for animals. Thanks, Darlene.
  
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  1. Darlene · March 17, 2023 - 7:50 am ·
    
    Me too. 🐶
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:54 am ·
    
    😊
    
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harmonykentonline · March 17, 2023 - 5:47 am · Reply→

A lovely ‘tail’ for a Friday! Thanks for sharing the good news and happy vibes, John. Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 7:12 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Harmony. The vibes are happy for sure. I hope you have a peaceful weekend. 🤗
  
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GP · March 17, 2023 - 6:04 am · Reply→

There’s no such thing as ‘just a dog’!! Hats off to this fireman and to you John for posting this story!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 7:12 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, GP. I hoe you have a super weekend. 😁
  
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  1. GP · March 17, 2023 - 1:09 pm ·
    
    And you as well. Is this a trip on the bus this Sunday?
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:36 pm ·
    
    We will be going to the Greenbelt to view Bluebonnets and some storm damage.
    
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  3. GP · March 18, 2023 - 5:56 am ·
    
    I’ll be there!!
    
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  4. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 7:11 am ·
    
    I haven’t decided the menu yet but I’m sure it will be good. 😁
    
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coldhandboyack · March 17, 2023 - 6:25 am · Reply→

Wonderful post.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 7:13 am · Reply→
  
  Thanks, Craig.
  
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Joan Hall · March 17, 2023 - 6:46 am · Reply→

This is amazing!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 7:13 am · Reply→
  
  I love how the fire department took this seriously. Thanks, Joan.
  
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Teri Polen · March 17, 2023 - 7:24 am · Reply→

Love this story. Bet his arm was sore the next day, lol.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:53 am · Reply→
  
  I think so. 60 pound press. Thanks, Teri.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 17, 2023 - 7:38 am · Reply→

Love animal rescues.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:53 am · Reply→
  
  Me too. 😁
  
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Staci Troilo · March 17, 2023 - 7:57 am · Reply→

Thank goodness for the Big Dog. So happy the husky was okay. Thanks for the story, John. Have a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:54 am · Reply→
  
  Have a great weekend too, Staci.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · March 17, 2023 - 7:58 am · Reply→

Great story, John, that touches home, since my son is a firefighter here in Michigan. It’s the kind of thing they do regularly, part of their job.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:55 am · Reply→
  
  Tell him thanks for all of us. 😁
  
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  1. T. W. Dittmer · March 17, 2023 - 10:57 am ·
    
    I will, John. He does a great job.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:45 pm ·
    
    I’m certain he does.
    
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Gwen M. Plano · March 17, 2023 - 8:00 am · Reply→

Beautiful story and, yes, all life is precious. ❤️

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:55 am · Reply→
  
  😊
  
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Jill Weatherholt · March 17, 2023 - 8:14 am · Reply→

What a great story. Thanks for sharing this, John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:56 am · Reply→
  
  I love these kinds of stories. Thanks, Jill.
  
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Tom · March 17, 2023 - 8:16 am · Reply→

Well I’ll be “dog gone”
What a nice St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ story

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:57 am · Reply→
  
  Warms even curmudgeon’s hearts. Thanks, Tom.
  
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Maggie · March 17, 2023 - 8:32 am · Reply→

That was quite a rescue. Hats off to Lt. Kriger! I could not have made it up that ladder.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 9:00 am · Reply→
  
  I don’t think most of us could. Thanks, Maggie.
  
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noelleg44 · March 17, 2023 - 8:38 am · Reply→

What a great ‘tail’! I hope the dog then found its owners!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 9:03 am · Reply→
  
  Me too. Let’s just say they did.
  
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Dale · March 17, 2023 - 9:15 am · Reply→

That is a beautiful story, John. The dog must have been petrified going up that ladder. Kuddos to Lieutenant Krieger and his bulging biceps!
Happy Friday to you!

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Debbie · March 17, 2023 - 9:27 am · Reply→

Great story, John — thanks for sharing it; great haiku as well! Happy weekend!

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Bruce @ walkingoffthechessboard · March 17, 2023 - 9:31 am · Reply→

Big smile after reading that story, John. The perfect response by that response team. Thanks for sharing this.

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John Hric · March 17, 2023 - 10:34 am · Reply→

It sure beats going up a tree after a cat. Glad everything worked despite the jibes from the peanut gallery.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:47 pm · Reply→
  
  Of course going up Twenty and down twenty have the same consequences on the reverse trip. Have three fingers and pay no attention to that last thought.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · March 17, 2023 - 11:10 am · Reply→

Heart proud moment!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:44 pm · Reply→
  
  For sure.
  
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Writer Lori · March 17, 2023 - 11:36 am · Reply→

Another fabulous feel good story to carry us into the weekend! Thx John…

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:42 pm · Reply→
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed it, Lori.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · March 17, 2023 - 12:37 pm · Reply→

So happy they could save this pup 🙂

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quiall · March 17, 2023 - 2:38 pm · Reply→

All life is precious! And I’ll bet these firefighters appreciate these kinds of calls.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:36 pm · Reply→
  
  I suppose they do.
  
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Dan Antion · March 17, 2023 - 3:41 pm · Reply→

Great story and an excellent poem, John. You’re right.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 4:35 pm · Reply→
  
  Thanks, Dan
  
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Resa · March 17, 2023 - 4:59 pm · Reply→

Yes.. all life is precious! Thank you, John! OX OX OX OX

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 9:12 pm · Reply→
  
  You were so nice to share the post, Resa.
  🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘 🤗😘
  
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  1. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 11:46 am ·
    
    My pleasure, dahling.
    I’m quite busy visiting several blogs a day, while I work at catching up over here. I’ll reblog a post every other day while I do so.
    I’m actually enjoying this phase. I can’t just not blog. I’d miss everyone, too much. That wouldn’t help me catch up either.
    Try this on for size! 😉🧐
    O24 O24 O24 O24
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 2:02 pm ·
    
    I got it. How about this OXray-ray OXray-ray OXray-ray OXray-ray
    
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  3. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 3:32 pm ·
    
    OMG! Hmm… I’m stumped… but don’t tell me until I give up! 🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋
    
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  4. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 3:59 pm ·
    
    Okay 🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋
    
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  5. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 4:40 pm ·
    
    I got it! … from Lucy and Twiggy’s clue.
    🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋🐂💋
    
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  6. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 5:47 pm ·
    
    I knew you would. You were the one who came up with O24
    
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  7. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 6:13 pm ·
    
    Lol!
    There’s no end to hugs & kisses!
    
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  8. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 7:41 pm ·
    
    It seems that way. If one is clever.
    
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Liz Gauffreau · March 17, 2023 - 5:00 pm · Reply→

Oh, that poor dog seemed so scared. Hurray for the firefighter’s patience in rescuing her!

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Resa · March 17, 2023 - 5:05 pm · Reply→

Reblogged this on Graffiti Lux Art & More and commented:
Every Friday John posts a GOOD NEWS story. Gotta love this one about a white Husky named Ivy being rescued from an old water filtration pond. Need some good news? Check out John’s blog on Fridays!

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 9:05 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you so much for sharing my post, Resa. XO XO XO XO
  
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  1. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 11:21 am ·
    
    My pleasure! OX OX OX OX
    Beware! I’m sending an email today w/ Angel Sam.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm ·
    
    I’ve been warned. OX OX OX OX
    
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  3. Resa · March 18, 2023 - 3:30 pm ·
    
    The OXen is on its way!
    
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  4. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 3:59 pm ·
    
    😁
    
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Sorryless · March 17, 2023 - 5:29 pm · Reply→

It’s heartening to know we have such good people in the world. Great choice for your Friday post, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 17, 2023 - 8:01 pm · Reply→
  
  Thanks Marc. I felt the same way.
  
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  1. Sorryless · March 18, 2023 - 2:39 pm ·
    
    I love your Friday stories.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 3:58 pm ·
    
    Thank you, Marc.
    
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merrildsmith · March 18, 2023 - 5:14 am · Reply→

Good news indeed!

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 7:10 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Merril. It is good news for sure.
  
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  1. merrildsmith · March 18, 2023 - 10:23 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 10:57 am ·
    
    😁
    
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Jan Sikes · March 18, 2023 - 10:11 am · Reply→

A heartwarming, feel-good post, John. So glad the pup was okay!

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 10:12 am · Reply→
  
  Yes it all ended well. Thanks, Jan.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · March 18, 2023 - 11:43 am · Reply→

It’s a great story to share, John. And your Johnku is splendid. Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Hugs
  
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D. Wallace Peach · March 18, 2023 - 11:44 am · Reply→

I love rescue stories of all kinds, John. Big Dog did a great job getting that big dog out of the pool. No easy task! Thanks for sharing.

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 2:01 pm · Reply→
  
  It is a great story. Thanks, Diana.
  
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Baydreamer - Lauren Scott · March 18, 2023 - 8:20 pm · Reply→

As a dog lover, I love this story, John, along with “A Gift.” Thanks for sharing, and have a great weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 9:03 pm · Reply→
  
  Thank you, Lauren. Have a great weekend as well.
  
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Jennie · March 18, 2023 - 9:02 pm · Reply→

I am cheering Big Dog and the rescue. Thanks for sharing this story, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 18, 2023 - 9:06 pm · Reply→
  
  My pleasure, Jeanie.
  
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circadianreflections · March 19, 2023 - 11:17 am · Reply→

Awww, that’s fantastic!! ❤

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1. John W. Howell · March 19, 2023 - 11:38 am · Reply→
  
  I loved this story. 😁
  
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  1. circadianreflections · March 19, 2023 - 11:59 am ·
    
    😄
    
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