A girl and her dog

[Kyoko]

I was returning to my school from downtown court hearing for one of the students this afternoon. At this busy intersection, a young girl and the border collie was standing in this tiny triangle island. The girl had a sign which read " Stranded. Hungry and need help." As the girl walked up and down and between the cars to collect the change held out of car windows, the dog patiently and obediently sat on that tiny island. When the light changed and I moved forward, I can see that the dog did not have a leash on. I knew I had no cash. All I had was a ziplock bag full of dog food, extra collar and a leash. ( Yes I have them in my car at all time. Don't laugh!! )
I turned in the next street, turned around so that I can approach the girl. I parked the car, walked over to the intersection and offered her a leash, only to find out that the collar the dog had on was all frayed and broke, did not have a ring to click the leash onto. I walked back to the car to get the collar and the food, which she accepted with appreciation. As I drove pass, she waved at me. I always wonder that if these kids are for real, or are they doing some college class assignment for some diversity experiment or not. But I was glad that the dog now has some food, reliable collar and the leash....just in case she was for real.

I passed the same intersection going home just now. I saw the collar I gave her was laying on the triangle island, along with the broken collar that dog had on.

I again wonder if she was for real..? or was she writing a paper for her school....

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I hate giving money to people on street corners, but what you did is great. Offer something they need not money. Saw a man outside asking for money on a real cold day once, a car drove by and the driver offered this person a really large cup of coffee. That's always stuck with me

Good job Kyoko!

[Kyoko]

I never carry cash... so I didn't have any....But if someone needs something I have, I am willing to share....

[F, Calla & Luca]

Having some cash is a good emergency tool too.

[Kyoko]

My son always tell me that.... I need to out some cash in the car.... not in my purse!! ( It wont stay there! LOL)

[Sally S Miles]

Never mind her motives - yours are awesome!

[BG and Gavin]

A very thoughtful act Kyoko, regardless.  And I don't mean to make light of the situation, but we need this girl in the training group.  How could you possibly trust a dog leashless in the middle of a busy intersection to stay put and to follow you around all day.  I doubt she took intermediate and advanced training classes.

[Kyoko]

LOL!! That was what I was afraid of for her dog. The dog was very obedient, and sat in the small island as the girl weaved through the cars, never got up, never attempted to follow her, etc...( Except when I walked up to her. The dog then tried to approach me - friendly )But you never know...some drivers don't care...