MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the old adage goes, a dog chasing a fire truck wouldn't know what to do if they caught one. Whatever truth that saying may hold wouldn't apply to one Shelby County pooch who'd know for certain what he'd do; thank those firefighters for saving his life.
Fluffy the dog was saved by Shelby County firefighters from a house fire in the Richmond Hills neighborhood of Shelby County Tuesday, February 15.
SCFD said they had been told while in route to the scene that children were possibly trapped inside.
however, immediately upon arrival, firefighters began searching the home and were then told that all occupants of the home were out, except the family pet – a 13 year old mixed breed dog that was still inside.
Two Shelby County Firefighters found the dog in an upstairs bathroom and quickly brought it outside where additional firefighters from the SCFD assisted in saving Fluffy's life.
Firefighters initially feared the dog was not breathing, and the fire had taken his life.
They began administering CPR techniques to the dog which eventually led to stronger and stronger breathing sounds, SCFD said.
While more firefighters from additional companies were fighting the fire inside the house, the family located a veterinarian that could tend to Fluffy and the family whisked him away immediately.
SCFD said at the time their last word from the family was that Fluffy is doing well and would spend the night at the vet for observation.
They had a very special visitor just four days later when Fluffy returned to show just how well he was doing.
SCFD said the 13-year-old pup had a lot of pep in his step, given what he'd been through, and took some time to sniff around the station.
The fire department said it was a terrific outcome for everyone, and they're glad Fluffy and his family are OK.