Picture this: you’re driving to work, coffee in hand, when you spot something that makes you do a double take. That’s exactly what happened to Robin Strader on a busy highway in Norman, Oklahoma. In the middle of the morning rush, a frightened donkey was wandering dangerously close to speeding cars.
Without a second thought, Robin pulled over, called the authorities, and stepped out to help. By the time Officer Kyle Canaan from the Norman Police Department arrived, Robin had already managed to guide the donkey—who they later named Squishy—off the road to safety.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Transporting a donkey isn’t exactly part of standard police training, and Officer Canaan was faced with an unusual challenge. While waiting for animal transport could have been an option, Robin offered to foster Squishy at her nearby home. But how to get Squishy there?
Thinking quickly, the officer decided to give Squishy the ride of his life—in the backseat of his police cruiser. Surprisingly, Squishy didn’t seem to mind at all. In fact, he looked pretty comfortable back there!
The Norman Police Department shared the heartwarming and hilarious encounter on their Facebook page, writing, “It’s not every day you see a donkey in the backseat of a police car! Officer Canaan ensured the animal’s safety by transporting it to a nearby home until its owner could be located.”
But the adventure didn’t go off without a hitch. During an interview, Officer Canaan laughed about a rather unfortunate, yet memorable, mishap. “It used the bathroom in the back of my police car. I must have picked it up right after breakfast because there was a lot!”
Bathroom accidents aside, Squishy’s safety was the priority, and the officer made sure his four-legged passenger made it to Robin’s home without further trouble. What’s more, if no one claimed Squishy, Officer Canaan hinted he’d happily take him in himself.
Now, here’s the real question: have you ever heard of a donkey cruising in a cop car? Share this wild story with your friends and let us know—what would you do if you saw a donkey on the loose?
