We count on the heroes in our community every day. Firefighters keep us safe when the worst of the worst happens. But sometimes, they’re also there to lend a hand when a smaller problem arises. Yes, they get cats out of trees but they’re also available to help dogs.
Quinn, a Golden Retriever from Scottsdale, Arizona, knows that all too well. When she found herself in a sticky situation, the firefighters came to her rescue. A video of the event was shared with the internet, and now, Quinn’s story is getting famous.
Quinn lost her ball.
Like all Golden Retrievers, Quinn loves playing with her ball. One day, Quinn was chasing her ball around when it ended up going into a hole. Excited to catch it, she flew into the hole after it. While she was small enough to get into the hole, there was no way to back out.
She got stuck
In all her excitement, Quinn didn’t realize how difficult it would be for her to get out of the hole. It was only about four feet but once she got in, she couldn’t get out. She was uncomfortable and wanted out.
Her owner called for help
It didn’t take Quinn’s owner too long to find out what had happened. Once she realized Quinn was stuck in a hole, she called for help. Luckily, the Scottsdale Fire Department responded within minutes.
The firefighters tried to figure out what to do
When the firefighters first arrived on the scene, they had to figure out what to do. They assessed the situation and came up with a plan while Quinn waited. Then, they started digging.
Once they started digging, Quinn managed to get out
It took the firefighters about 20 minutes to dig enough so Quinn could pull herself out. But once they removed the overhang of the hole and brushed some of the dirt away, this sweet pup managed to climb out of the four-foot hole. She might’ve been a bit dirty but she was free.
They had to think quickly to get the job done
This may sound like an easy task, but it’s anything but. These firefighters had to ensure they weren’t going to hurt Quinn further by trying to help her. But at the same time, they knew they had to act fast.
Videos were captured and shared to social media
The Scottsdale Police Department shared a video of the incident on their Facebook page and from there, it went viral. They said, “Scottsdale Fire crews rescued a senior Golden Retriever this morning after she crawled into a hole to chase her ball and couldn’t get out.” Angela Olson Myers and Marcy Olson Myers also posted on their pages about Quinn getting stuck.
Everyone was grateful Quinn got out
In the shared video, Marcy Olson Myers commented that soon after the incident, Quinn was already recovering. Once home, she was “in the living room in her bed eating a chewy!”
The firefighters were so helpful
These firefighters went above and beyond to help this pup in need. Angela Olson Myers said, “Scottsdale Fire Department. Some really great guys. In a time when things are just crazy, sometimes you just need a little help. Some smiling faces.”
We should all be grateful for our first responders
It’s the first responders who are always there to help when something goes wrong. Quinn was certainly glad they were around. We should be, too.
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Source: Western Journal, Facebook
