Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network.
Dog Rescued from Boston Tunnel During Rush Hour After Playing ‘Will I Won’t I’ with Police – WATCH
There’s something truly wonderful about the sympathy we humans have for dogs—such that when a rambunctious stray grinds traffic to a halt in a Massachusetts tunnel, the reaction is just that—to stop and wait for police to rescue it.
The wrong-way rover was spotted foxtrotting along the side of the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston during rush hour.
The black-and-white j-walker managed to avoid being hit long enough for police to respond to the call of a Good Samaritan, who informed them about the tragedy waiting to happen.
Surveillance video from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows several police cars and other motorists stopped in a staggered group as a policeman alights to try and coax the dog into the back seat.
After a short game of “will I won’t I,” the dog hops in the car and traffic flow resumed unimpeded. The police said that a notice was issued regarding the dog, in case an owner had been looking for it.
Here’s the video.
The good news in this story is people cared to protect a living thing who was in danger. Today’s JohnKu talks about responsibility. I hope you have a peaceful weekend.
Caring by John W. Howell © 2025
A living being,
Currently stressed to the max . . .
Deserves to be helped.
Love it. Makes a change from road rage
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So true.
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I haven`t awaited not else, because our animals our partners and we are sharing together space on this one earth. Thanks for the good news, John! Please enjoy a wonderful weekend! xx Michael
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Thank you, Michael. I hope you have a peaceful weekend as well. 😊
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What good news for this wrong-way rover!
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Can you imagine? I’m glad the traffic wasn’t two-way. Thanks, Joy.
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FANTASTIC!
Did you also hear that an alligator was rescued near the Charles River in Boston?
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Goodness, no. That’s amazing.
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John, as a dog lover, this story was heartwarming. A truly wonderful read to start the day. Thanks for sharing.
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I agree, Steve. I liked it right away. Thanks. 😊
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I love it. Such a nice change from all the rage bait out there these days. Happy ending, too.
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I agree with you, Craig. Loved these good endings.
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Stories like these give me so much hope for the human race…
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Me too.
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Awww, what a wonderful story with a happy ending!
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I agree, Jan. Thanks. Wishing you a peaceful weekend.
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I saw this earlier in the week and loved it. Thank you for sharing it, John. Definitely a Fri-YAY moment!
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Yes indeed. Thank you, Lois
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A wonderful end to what could have been a tragedy… Thank goodness most humans are caring souls who love our four legged friends xx ❤ Nice to be back reading your Good News John xx
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Good to have you back, Sue. Thank you. 😊
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This warms my heart – what a happy ending.
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So glad you liked it. 😊
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Wonderful story, tugged at my heart. I hope the dog finds a good home.
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Or at least its own home.
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Fab story, John. Hope you shared with the girls.
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Twiggy said that the owners should have kept the gate locked. 😀
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Smart Doggt. Two paws up. 🐶🐶🐶
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😀
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Even the canine community has their Johnny Knoxville types. Glad he wasn’t hurt.
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Yeah, me too.
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It’s wonderful that the police rescued the dog, John. Thanks for letting us know.
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I agree ,Tim. Thanks for 😊
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I don’t suppose they gave him a ticket for going the wrong way or causing traffic back-ups.
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I’ll bet not. Maybe the owner should get one. 😀
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Awww… now that is a perfect heartwarming story for today, John! Thank you for sharing!
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Yes it is. Thank you, Dale.
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💞🐕
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😊
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Stories like these provide me more hope for society!
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I agree, Jody. Thanks.
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YAY for the pup and YAY for the folks who took the time to take time!!! ❤
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Bless that dog. I’m so glad it was rescued. Thanks for the uplift, John.
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Thank you, Esther. I’m glad, too.
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This story reinforces the notion that most people have kind and compassionate hearts. Without that, this story might not have had a happy ending.
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I agree, Pete. Boston is not typically known for its kind-heartedness, but this is not the case.
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Poor thing must’ve been terrified — I’m glad he’s okay!
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Me too, Debby.
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As rude and aggressive as Boston drivers are, this is a very big deal!!
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I thought so, too, Liz.
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Touching story!
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It is. Thanks, Jo.
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So glad this lost and confused pooch was rescued. Great team effort!
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I agree, Michele. 😊
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I hope he found his way back to a loving owner. What a story.
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That would be great. Of course, the owner deserves a smack for the lack of security for the pup.
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Yeah he does.
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That is a cute story and video. So many dogs are hit by cars. It is great to see one that is rescued by human empathy.
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All too often, the story doesn’t end well. This is an exception. Wishing you a peaceful weekend, Thomas.
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Unfortunately, you are right. I wish you a peaceful weekend as well.
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😊
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Nothing better than a happy ending when it comes to dogs. Thanks for sharing this one, John!
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I agree, Monika. 😀
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Funny, I was going to use this story in my Rundown and I’m not sure what happened. Really glad it’s here, because it’s such a good one.
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Well, maybe you were going to leave it for me.
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I’m really glad you shared this. We were same wavelength.
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Yes, we were.
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I’m surprised this story didn’t make the local news here. Thanks, John.
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Me too.
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Yeah! I’m glad they got him or her off the road and I hope they found its owner.
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Me too. Thanks, Deborah.
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Aww, puppy!
The JohnKu is true. And we do love our pets.
Thank you, John!
OX OX
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Yes, we do OX OX
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This is a lovely and happy post, John.
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So happy it turned out so well!
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Me too. Thanks, Denise.
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