Smoke detector photo by Timi az en vaok
A dog awakened a Hampton, Virginia woman early Monday morning after a fire broke out in the home. Three family members, including a one year old, had escaped the house when firefighters arrived.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire and rescued several cats, dogs, and pet birds from the home.
The home did not have any working smoke detectors. Fire Marshal Anne-Marie Loughran confirmed that the dog had awakened the woman in the home.
Read the full story at the Daily Press.
Reminder: Change your Smoke Detector Batteries
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Comments
Thank goodness for that alert dog! Dogs are well known to have survival instincts that extend to their families. This particular pooch deserves an additional bone in his stocking for his bravery.
What a brave pup! Thankfully everyone is safe.
Hooray to the hero dog!
I just changed my smoke detector battery. Good reminder.
I love 'dog saves the day' stories. Dogs are fabulous!
Super story. I love happy endings. Thanks for sharing this one!
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