I guess they really are man's best friend
Dog Tracks Deceased Pal to Funeral Home
BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) - The family of a man who died last week said that when they went to a funeral home to make arrangements for him, they found one mourner already in attendance - a faithful dog.
Polo, a 3-year-old mix of German shepherd, chow chow and labrador, was often seen in the company of Ed Crossan, whose daughter, Donna, owns the dog. Crossan, 73, died after surgery last week.
On the day that Theresa Crossan was preparing to make funeral arrangements for her husband, someone let Polo out and no one could find him.
When the family arrived at the Wade Funeral Home about five blocks away, they found Polo pacing back and forth.
When Polo disappeared again the next day, Donna Crossan and her 10-year-old son, Brendon Lopez, knew just where to look.
"The first few times, we didn't see him,'' she said. "We decided to try one more time. Sure enough, when we drove into Wade's, Polo came running from the side of the house.''
Brendon said he thinks Polo could smell his missing friend at the funeral home, and Dr. Eric Meihofer, a veterinarian, agrees.
"It was just a dog looking for his pal,'' he said. "It's an amazing story. It shows that the dog was very loyal and loving.''
