22/09/2024
'Im still shaking as I write this. Last night, our beloved dog, Lucy’s, woke us up in the middle of the night with the most terrifying bark I've ever heard. It wasn't her usual playful yip, it was a deep, urgent howl that sent shivers down my spine.
We stumbled out of bed, confused and disoriented, only to be met by a thick cloud of smoke billowing in through the window. Panic surged through me as I realized there was a fire! Thankfully, Lucy’s didn't stop barking, snapping us into action.
We dialled emergency services immediately and raced outside to see flames engulfing the workshop across the street. Our hearts pounded as we imagined the fire spreading to our house next. Thankfully, the fire department arrived quickly and heroically managed to extinguish the flames before they could reach us.
But it was all thanks to our furry little hero that we even knew about the fire in the first place! Come to find out, her frantic barking also woke up several other neighbours who called in help too. The fire department said it made a huge difference in their response time.
We're so incredibly grateful to Lucy's for saving our lives (and probably our neighbors' lives too!). We can't imagine what would have happened if she hadn't woken us up.
This whole experience has left us shaken, but also feeling incredibly lucky. And of course, unbelievably proud of our canine fire alarm!
I guess some dogs are just destined for greatness! 🐶🔥
Credits goes to the respective owner ♥️