> showed up, the door was standing wide open and the cop went to my friend Al
 > right away. Buddy seeing Al being accosted by a stranger ran to see his frie
 > Al. The cop seeing BUddy's size and quickness moved to put a car between him
 > and dog, meanwhile reaching for his sidearm. Albert called to buddy quickly 
 > told the policeman it was alright.  The cop was assuming the position and
 > taking aim when Buddy reached al.  COp ended up petting buddy and making
 > friends, but he just about went to doggie heaven that afternoon.

Scarey!  I'm glad it all worked out ok!
               xxcarol
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