Oregon firefighter rescues dog.Photo:Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
A family is grateful to beback with their petafter a fire almost tore their lives apart.
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District in Oregon rescues dog.Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
Amid the mayhem comesa beautiful story. Firefighters from the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District reunited a lost pooch with its loved ones.
“We sent [an] engine to Bly along with the Central Oregon Task Force. While they were working, Fire/Medic David Ward found Ladybird wandering around, apparently lost,“a Facebook announcementfrom the agency began. “They clearly became fast friends! Our crew took care of her, while doing their work, until she could be reunited with her family. Thankfully she had a phone number on her collar that helped to make contact.”
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District shared several images of Ladybird, including one with the rescued canine kissing Ward. In the other photos, Ladybird appears happy and healthy as she jumps on firefighters and receives pets.
“Low fuel moisture, 90-degree temperatures, and wind gusts up to 20 mph contributed to extreme fire behavior,“the Golden Fire Facebook official pagestated yesterday about the Golden Fire.
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Thankfully, three pounds of fur was removed from Matt’s tiny body. “After we had one of our professional groomers — who’s also an SPCA foster — groom him, he looked amazing. He is the most gorgeous-looking dog I’ve ever seen. He’s just drop-dead gorgeous,” Houston confirmed, adding that Matt is now recovering and preparing to finda loving place to call home.
source: people.com
