Passing Parade: Dog saves woman trapped in home fire

Nelson A. Pryor: Guest Columnist The sub head was: By lying on top of her, Maya served as a heat shield, fire captain says.  The Oct. 31, 2024 Atlanta Constitution 4c, tells the story of Melissa Hoffman, of Citrus Heights, Calif., and her dog Maya.  Her husband, David Hoffman, was running errands when he received a frantic phone call that his home was on fire. His disabled wife, and pets, were unable to get out.  His daughter-in-law, Ingrid Hoffman, had tried to get Melissa out of