A dog standing in the middle of a road led police to an owner who needed help. The incident took place in Leawood, Kansas, on September 17. An officer was patrolling a residential neighbourhood.

He noticed the dog standing in the roadway. The animal was not moving out of the way. That struck the officer as unusual.

He stopped to check on the dog. The dog then led him toward its owner nearby. The owner needed assistance.

The officer was able to help. The quick thinking of the pet may have prevented a worse outcome. Dogs often sense when their owners are in trouble.

They stay close and try to attract attention. Police officers are trained to notice unusual behaviour on patrol. This time, the unusual behaviour came from a loyal pet.

The department praised the officer’s alertness. The owner had been stuck for more than three hours and is now recovering safely at home. A second dog also emerged at the house.

The story has warmed hearts online. It is another reminder of the bond between people and their dogs. Sometimes heroes have four legs and a wagging tail.