He Kept Trying
Dave was aware of the type of bureaucratic process he would have to go through, as well as the length of time it would take him to obtain the necessary papers. Whatever is down there would have died by then. Individuals who had previously assisted him began to leave to continue their work one by one. Dave, on the other hand, was not about to quit. He was determined to see the project through to the end. He was committed to the task at hand and was willing to put in the extra effort to make sure it was completed.

Dave was determined that he would open the sewer cover and discover what attracted the German Shepherd. Dave was not someone who gave up easily, and was willing put in extra effort to ensure the task was finished. He was determined that he would find out whether anyone or anything needed assistance. He would not let bureaucratic procedures stand in his path. He was determined to finish the task and would not let anything stand in his way. He was determined that he would get to the bottom and discover what was happening.