'I love that dog' | Officer fights through tornado to rescue K-9 partner from patrol unit

Viral video captures the moment officer Joel Nitchman rushed out into a dangerous storm to get his partner of 8 years to safety.



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[seanmahoney]

Dogs are family. You don’t leave family.

[PlumpCoco]

He is not just a dog. He is a police officer and that guys partner. You do not leave your partner behind.

[nsvsbpe]

I don’t trust a single person who wouldn’t do that for their dog

[Talking-Monkey]

Any dog owner, or even pet owner, will completely understand this officers actions completely.

[suzzanimalchannel]

I saved my dog from a bad living situation and she saved me from depression. Dogs are family, and this story is so wonderful.

[whatwasthequestion]

Every animal deserves a good person. Thank you to everyone that steps up for those abandoned.

[kimchi]

First off, not everyone would do that unfortunately. This officer deserves ALL the praise and recognition they’re getting! ❤

[mayaamis]

my doggie passed away several years ago but I would run into a tornado for him any day so I get it 🥰

[jakeberg]

That dog wouldn’t hesitate to give his life for that officer, love to see the LOVE returned. That’s the kind of officer you pray comes if you or your family ever needs help.

[utube]

I would expect nothing less of him. If the dog had the capability of coming back for him there would no question.

[southernweather]

That cop is huge. Holy hell. No wonder he could fight a storm.

[JENNIFERGOTTI]

Dogs are better people than some people.

[Charlotte_TSilva]

Roni was scared but so happy to see Dad coming to save him. It’s called loyalty and love.❤️

[OliverBerger]

Kudos to the officer. Every responsible dog owner would do this for his or her partner.

[ConfederateDixieDarling]

God bless that officer for saving his furry partner. Thankful both are fine.

[jaysonovo]

The bond we have we dogs is so strong. I'd do the same for my buddy. They'd die for us, and we'd die for them.

[teresajennings]

Not only is Roni his canine partner, he is family. You don't leave family behind. God bless that caring officer.

[xRose_x]

I imagine the dog looking at him like "Yeah, no... I am not going out there..." SO glad Both officers came out alive. Dogs are family too. ❤

[ruralhappy]

So heartwarming that he refers to his dog as a "family member" & "loved one" 😊❤

[AFloridaSon]

Bless this officer and his partner. Truth is, not just anyone would do that.