Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Security Camera Captures Frantic Moment Stranger Rushes To Save Dog's Life After Elevator Doors Close On Its Leash

Security Camera Captures Frantic Moment Stranger Rushes To Save Dog's Life After Elevator Doors Close On Its Leash
@Johnnayyeee/Twitter video

Sometimes people are in the right place at the right time to make a huge difference in someone's life.

Recently, Johnny Mathis was in the right building in Texas at the exact time he needed to be in order to save a dog's life.


The now-viral video, shared by Mathis on Twitter, shows a woman approaching an elevator with her dog, who was roaming about freely on a retractable leash.

When the elevator arrived on the floor, Mathis exited the elevator and had to go out around the dog.

The fluffy orange pomeranian didn't quite make it onto the elevator with his human before the doors closed, trapping the dog outside the elevator as it began to ascend.

This might not have been so bad, but the retractable leash attaching the dog to his human was caught in the elevator doors.

Mathis, who had glanced at the pupper on the way out of the elevator, turned to see what had happened and leapt into action.

He quickly ran back and started trying to undo the leash clasp and free the startled pup.

He eventually had to place himself between the dog and the elevator, using all of his strength to haul on the leash, to get enough slack to undo the clasp

After freeing the doggo, he picks it up.

Mathis shared a security video of the amazing rescue as well.

Folks were quick to harshly judge the poor pup's human, with many accusing her of being a bad pet parent, but Mathis was quick to shut that down.

He was just thankful to be there to help prevent disaster.

Twitter users were quick to congratulate Mathis on his quick thinking and actions to save the dog.






Some folks shared similar experiences, either as the rescuer or the panicked dog owner.


Mathis spoke with CNN after the video of his daring rescue went viral.

"There was so much fur, that's why it took me a bit to get that lever off of the collar. And when I did, I let go, you could see that leash just shoot off to the top of the elevator."

Sometimes all that stands in the way of a disaster is some quick thinking and decisive action.

One way to avoid such mishaps in the future is with a carrying bag for your small dog, available here.

Amazon

More from Trending/best-of-reddit

Screenshots of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez giving Capitol tour
@AmberJoCooperX; @aoc/BlueSky

AOC Saves The Day By Giving Bronx Middle School Group A Tour Of The Capitol Amid Shutdown

New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had people cheering after she stepped in to act as tour guide after a group of middle schoolers from the Bronx pulled up to the Capitol hours after the U.S. government officially shut down.

The federal government shut down early Wednesday after the White House and Congress failed to reach an agreement on federal spending. While Senate Democrats are in the minority, they hold enough seats to filibuster and are insisting that Republicans agree to extend federal subsidies for people insured under the Affordable Care Act.

Keep ReadingShow less
house with orange walls and red roof behind decorative fence

.

Alexander Lunyov on Unsplash

Homeowners Reveal Hidden Gems They Only Discovered After Buying Their Homes

Whenever you buy a house, you hope and pray for the best.

You never want an unexpected shock once everything is finalized.

Keep ReadingShow less
John Gillette; Pramila Jayapal
@AzRepGillette/X; Win McNamee/Getty Images

GOP Lawmaker Sparks Outrage After Calling For Dem Rep. To Be Executed For Urging People To Protest Trump

On Wednesday, September 25, an Arizona MAGA Republican state Representative publicly called for the execution of Washington Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal because she urged anyone displeased with MAGA Republican President Donald Trump's job performance to exercise their First Amendment right to free speech and to protest.

Apparently, urging citizens to make their voices heard was a step too far for Arizona state GOP Representative John Gillette, who responded to a clip edited out of a longer video by right-wing account The Patriot Oasis (TPO). A quick scan through Gillette's X account media posts will reveal his political leanings.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshots from ​@nicolekatelynn1's TikTok video
@nicolekatelynn1/TikTok

Liberal TikToker Mortified After Discovering That Her Therapist Is Hardcore MAGA

There used to be a time where politics did not have to come into every room or be a part of every conversation. But in a world with President Trump and MAGA, it's not as simple as being Red, Blue, or Green anymore.

Now, the sociopolitical climate is dangerous for many people and still very stress-inducing for others. It's important to surround ourselves with people who make us feel safe and seen—and unfortunately, that might mean cutting out people who have "different beliefs" than we do.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshots from @valerieelizabet's TikTok video
@valerieelizabet/TikTok

Teacher Reveals The Hilariously Familiar Way Kids Are Getting Around School Phone Bans

No matter what's being banned, or the reasons why it's being banned, kids will always find a way to access what they want.

What's funny is that teens in 2025 are now creating hacks to communicate with each other that will feel very nostalgic to Millennials.

Keep ReadingShow less