According to the Associated Press, A collie named Lassie roused her owners and enabled them to escape their burning home. Apparently, Robert and Elsie Whitson were asleep in their bedroom when the fire broke out. The dog, which slept at the foot of the couple's bed, licked and nibbled at their hands until 81-year-old Robert awoke and the couple went outside, escaping the fire.
They didn't take the dog. Lassie died in the fire.
Neighors and firemen attribute Lassie's actions to heroism. However, another neighbor, not quoted in the article, has a different take.
"Lassie had one unique trick. She could boil an egg," said an anonymous neighbor. "I've seen the dog turn of the gas burners, strike a match, and boil water. Get where I'm going with this?"
The anonymous neighbor's anonymous son (or daughter) added, "Mr. Whitson like to sleep with peanut butter on his fingers, too. It's true!"
Well, this changes things quite a bit.
Rest in peace, Lassie, you ol' yeller dog!
The Yeetle Box
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