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Wiener Writings => General Writings => Topic started by: David C. on February 06, 2006, 04:39:15 PM

Title: Dachshund Hero
Post by: David C. on February 06, 2006, 04:39:15 PM
This was from our local news station:

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. -- A little dog is turning out to be a big hero after alerting its owner that the house was on fire.

Prince George's County Fire officials said the batteries in the smoke detector were dead, so it never sounded in the home on Melwood Road in Upper Marlboro when a fire broke out early Monday.

But the family's Dachshund began barking and scratching at his owner's door. That woke her up, and she opened the door to find thick smoke. She brought the dog into the bedroom and called 911.

When firefighters arrived, some began fighting the flames on the first floor, while others put a ladder up to the second-floor window to rescue the woman and her dog. The animal is fine, and the woman was treated at a local hospital.

http://www.nbc4.com/news/6791595/detail.html
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: PattyInAK on February 06, 2006, 07:30:14 PM
Isn't that neat?  I just love stories like this.  Thanks for the heart-warming story, David.
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: Dee Dee and Hallie on February 06, 2006, 09:45:13 PM
Wow. That one gives me goosebumps. Awesome story David.
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: TerriL on February 07, 2006, 07:37:05 AM
I heard about this on the news this morning!  Hoorah!  Don't we just have the smartest dogs in the whole world!  :)   :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: Kari on February 07, 2006, 09:19:14 AM
What a awesome doxie! Aren't they the greatest!  :apls:
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: Sandishooligans on February 07, 2006, 09:36:34 AM
Wow!  This is a great story!  Dachshunds really DO rule!
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: Nikki on February 07, 2006, 10:54:34 AM
What a great, brave little doxie!  I love to hear stories with happy endings.  Thanks for sharing it with us.
Title: Re: Dachshund Hero
Post by: April on February 08, 2006, 08:39:22 AM
What a brave little fella!  WOOHOO! for saving his person!