Puppy rescued from stonework fence

Over 60% of American households have pets. To many of us our pets are part of the family.

For that reason, more and more municipalities are including equipment, such as pet resuscitators, and trained animal rescue specialists as part of their first responders.

Besides helping animals that have been injured in a fire, rescue specialists also help dogs, cats, and especially puppies that can find creative and sometimes funny ways to get into trouble.

Case in Point: Angel, a four-month-old German Shepherd, jumped up on a chair and put her head through a hole in a concrete fence when she heard dogs barking next door. What goes in doesn’t necessarily come out easily and Angel found herself stuck in the fence.

Her owner, Anita Norton, said,”‘ I’ve no idea how she managed to get her head in that hole. Looking at it you'd never imagine it was possible.”

She called the Fire Department for advice and they sent out animal rescue expert, Anton Phillips. A few blows on the stonework with a hammer and chisel and Angel was released.

She was a little frightened when the hammering started, but with her dog memory, after a few minutes of freedom, she was bounding around the yard, not at all embarrassed by the whole incident.

And you probably thought your puppy got into trouble.

Comments

[George Roach]

Now there is one whacky idea. I will quit saying I am having a "senior" moment and start saying my "dog memory" was working at that moment.

[Matt]

With all that's in the news about the Michael Vick Dog fighting, it's always refreshing to hear a story that's on the opposite side.

[rosemary]

And the cost to replace those lovely scrollie blocks? Who cares.

[Cynthia Blue]

That is great to hear! I'm glad animals lives are being recognized as so important.

[Rhea]

Oh, I'm glad the pup got out. My boy got his leash completely looped around his neck because he was on his leash and tied to a fence and was chasing his tail. Luckily I was right there and freed him.

[jackie]

Hmm..having a doggy moment makes me feel a lot better then a senior moment..
Im going to go back to West to get my cats and bring them up here...Skippy better watch out..Little Asshole will tear him a new one if he tries to bite me again

[Laura]

I bet that was scarier for the owner in the long run. Skippy forgot to quickly but mom is sure to remember for years to come.

[schnoodlepooh]

She's lucky that it ended so well.

[Faith]

It's a good thing the owner was home, very happy ending and it's nice to hear about it. :)

[bunny]

poor puppy!

[Coll]

My son used to work as an animal rescue officer for our local humane society. It is not an easy job and many of the stories do not end so happily. Sadly many of his calls had to do with abuse and animal cruelty. Interestingly enough he did complete a course in animal CPR.