Trucker's dog returned home after accident

OMAHA, NE -- When 59-year-old Robert Shields suffered a heart attack behind the wheel of his big rig on a Nebraska interstate, his best friend Zak stayed by his side until help arrived.

Shields died after his 18-wheeler crashed, leaving Zak in the hands of the Nebraska Humane Society.

"He was so scared back there and you have to realize he's been through a traumatic experience I'm sure with the accident and then brought to a strange place not knowing who we are, where it is," said the Humane Society's Pam Weise.

The Humane Society asked the public for help, and American Airlines announced yesterday the airline will pay the dog's fare of about $300. Video at the link.

Via Nothing to do with Arbroath.