A dog led police to his 'grandmother' after she fell during an evening walk.
A Sweet Dog Rescued His 'Grandmother' After She Fell During Evening Walk
A Florida dog named Eeyore is being recognized as a hero the world over for saving his "grandmother" after she took a fall.
The Okaloosa Sheriff's Office shared footage from an officer's bodycam on social media, taken during the incident earlier this month — and Eeyore has since gone extra viral for being such a good boy.
"Some heroes wear collars!" the Sheriff's Office captioned the video. "When an elderly Shalimar woman was injured recently during a nightime [sic] walk of her son's dog, the pup initially refused to leave her side, but then went for help, leading a deputy right to her."
Bodycam footage showed Eeyore leading Deputy Devon Miller of Okaloosa to his grandmother after she fell during his walk.
In the video, the officer — Deputy Devon Miller — can be heard speaking with the 86-year-old woman's distressed husband, as he explains that his wife usually doesn't walk the dog for longer than 10 or 15 minutes and that she has been gone for about an hour at that point.
Deputy Miller then drives around the neighborhood, soon encountering Eeyore. The dog immediately approaches the police officer in her car, who asks him repeatedly, "Where's your Mama?"
Without hesitation, Eeyore leads Deputy Miller towards where the woman has taken a fall and the police officer is able to confirm that the woman is safe and conscious, though potentially hurt.
Eeyore kept close watch on his grandma after she fell.
The woman told the police officer, "He wouldn't leave. He kept coming back to me."
When Deputy Miller explained how Eeyore led her to his grandma, she said, "Aw, sweetheart!" She explained, "I'm not even his owner, I'm his grandmother."
This prompted the police officer to tell Eeyore how much of a good boy he is.
His grandma agreed, "Aw, Eeyore, you're a good boy. Grandma loves you."
Eeyore approached Deputy Miller's car to lead her to his grandma who had taken a fall.
The story tugged at heartstrings everywhere, with popular dog account We Rate Dogs sharing the sweet footage as well as several media outlets.
Even better, Eeyore was properly recognized for his heroic act by the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners, alongside Deputy Miller.
The Board shared photos of the lovely moment on social media, along with the proclamation for the official moment.
Eeyore was recognized for his heroic act alongside Deputy Miller.
You can read the full proclamation celebrating Eeyore and Deputy Miller below:
A PROCLAMATION HONORING DEPUTY DEVON MILLER OF THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND EEYORE FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS IN RESCUING EEYORE’S 86-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER — A HEARTWARMING STORY THAT REMINDS US ALL THAT GOOD STILL PREVAILS IN THE WORLD
🐕WHEREAS, on the evening of September 25th, 2025, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Devon Miller responded to a call in Destin that involved a husband that was concerned for his wife after she did not return home after walking their son’s dog, Eeyore; and
🐕WHEREAS, Deputy Miller patrolled around the neighborhood twice, and on the third loop found Eeyore walking toward her patrol vehicle. Deputy Miller stopped her vehicle, took hold of Eeyore’s leash, and asked him to “show her” where her “Mama” was; and
🐕WHEREAS, Eeyore guided Deputy Miller to the 86-year-old woman who had fallen near a pond and was unable to get up; and
🐕WHEREAS, before Deputy Miller’s arrival, Eeyore had gone back and forth between the grandmother and the road in a determined effort to find help; and
🐕WHEREAS, Eeyore is a good boy and deserves all recognition, loves and pets afforded to him for his bravery, loyalty and determination to help his grandmother; and
🐕WHEREAS, Deputy Devon Miller is recognized as a compassionate public servant whose dedication and positive interactions with animals have led her to help others; and
🐕WHEREAS, both Deputy Miller and Eeyore are recognized for their contribution to the United States, Florida and Okaloosa County for bringing much needed joy to millions of people; and
🐕WHEREAS, And the impact of their actions led to more than 1,000 media headlines and millions of social media mention and shares, as well as feature stories on media outlets across the U.S. and beyond; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners that they do hereby PROCLAIM AND RECOGNIZE
DEPUTY DEVON MILLER AND EEYORE
for their courageous and compassionate actions in the heroic rescue of Eeyore’s 86-year-old grandmother.