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A Kansas dog is being hailed by police as a "loyal companion" after it sought help for its owner who had fallen and was unable to get up.

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"The officer noticed the dog was on a leash, but there was no owner in sight," police said.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Fox News

The Leawood Police Department said the officer then "followed the dog about half a block to its home, where he found the garage door open and the homeowner on the floor, unable to get up."

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Fox News

"The resident had been there for more than three hours," according to police.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Fox News

"Thanks to the resident’s loyal companion, our officer was able to find them and get them the help they needed," police said.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 1 Octwording from Fox News

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Fox News1 Oct

In Leawood, Kansas, a dog alerted police to its owner's distress after the owner fell and could not get up for over three hours. Police bodycam footage shows an officer following the barking dog to its home where he found the garage open and the resident on the floor. The resident was treated by medical personnel and is now recovering safely at home, according to police who praised the dog's actions as a "loyal…

Loyal dog fetches police to help owner who fell at Kansas home →
New York Post2 Oct

On October 2, 2026, a dog in Leawood, Kansas led a police officer to its owner who had fallen inside their house and couldn't get up. The incident occurred when an officer noticed the dog barking while it was out on a leash with no one accompanying it. Following the dog's lead, the officer found the homeowner after about half a block, who had been alone for over three hours. The police praised the dog as a “loyal…

Loyal dog fetches police to help owner who fell at Kansas home →
Daily Mail2 Oct

In Leawood, Kansas, a small dog led an officer to its owner who had fallen at home and was unable to move after being there for over three hours. The incident occurred when a patrol officer noticed the dog barking persistently in the middle of the road last month. Following the dog's lead, the officer discovered the homeowner in distress with the garage door open. Thanks to the dog’s actions, medical help arrived…

Man's real-life Lassie races to police and barks at them to help after owner fell at home →

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  1. 1 Oct

    A Kansas dog is being hailed by police as a "loyal companion" after it sought help for its owner who had fallen and was unable to get up.

    3 outlets · Fox News

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Where to start Man's real-life Lassie races to police and barks at them to help after owner fell at home Daily Mail

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  • 2 Oct Man's real-life Lassie races to police and barks at them to help after owner fell at homeIn Leawood, Kansas, a small dog led an officer to its owner who had fallen at home and was unable to move after being there for over three hours. The incident occurred when a patrol officer noticed the dog barking persistently in the middle of the road last month. Following the dog's lead, the officer discovered the homeowner in distress with the garage door open. Thanks to the dog’s actions, medical help arrived…Daily Mail
  • 2 Oct Loyal dog fetches police to help owner who fell at Kansas homeOn October 2, 2026, a dog in Leawood, Kansas led a police officer to its owner who had fallen inside their house and couldn't get up. The incident occurred when an officer noticed the dog barking while it was out on a leash with no one accompanying it. Following the dog's lead, the officer found the homeowner after about half a block, who had been alone for over three hours. The police praised the dog as a “loyal…New York Post
  • 1 Oct Loyal dog fetches police to help owner who fell at Kansas homeIn Leawood, Kansas, a dog alerted police to its owner's distress after the owner fell and could not get up for over three hours. Police bodycam footage shows an officer following the barking dog to its home where he found the garage open and the resident on the floor. The resident was treated by medical personnel and is now recovering safely at home, according to police who praised the dog's actions as a "loyal…Fox News

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