{
  "id": 8020940,
  "title": "‘Not the greatest guard dog’: Golden retriever befriends intruder, brings toy to play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/not-the-greatest-guard-dog-golden-retriever-befriends-intruder-brings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:14:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/golden-retriever-offers-toys-to-intruder-san-diego-10882406/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In San Diego, a golden retriever named Nash demonstrated a peculiar behavior when an intruder entered their family's home in Sherman Heights. The 4-year-old dog, owned by Dante Rowley and his family, approached the stranger with a toy in his mouth, treating the intruder as a playmate rather than a threat. Nash was not alone; two other dogs in the household were present during the incident. The intruder, who broke in by climbing a ladder to an open second-floor window, reportedly entered the house, removed his shoes and shirt, and even sat on a bench in the foyer. He allegedly stayed for about 30 minutes, consuming items from the refrigerator, including yoghurt, turkey, and cheese. Nash's owner, Rowley, noted that Nash was not a typical guard dog, as he did not bark or confront the intruder. Instead, Nash repeatedly approached the man with a toy, seemingly inviting him to play. When the police arrived, Nash greeted them at the door, still holding a toy, seemingly more interested in making friends than protecting the home. The intruder, however, tried to escape through a bathroom window but was met by police waiting in the backyard. He was eventually arrested and charged with burglary, along with other outstanding charges from previous incidents. The unusual situation quickly garnered attention on social media, with many finding Nash's friendly demeanor both amusing and surprising.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}