Dog found protecting unconscious owner in house fire

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A protective dog is being hailed a hero after not only barking for help in the midst of a devastating house fire, but putting his own body over his unconscious owner’s as flames and smoke filled their Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home on Sunday. According to the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, the dog, named “Shay,” caught neighbors’ attention with his barking…when firefighters entered the burning home, the faithful dog was doing his utmost to protect owner Andrea Bulat from the dangerous situation.

The dog’s selfless devotion came at a cost – according to ABC 6 News, Shay was taken to CARES Veterinary to be treated for smoke inhalation. Though stable, it is unknown at this time if the senior dog will survive.

The fire was equally devastating to Bulat, who was taken to an area hospital to be treated for widespread burns – Red Paw Emergency Relief that she is in critical condition.

Red Paw Emergency Relief issued a reminder to everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms:

PLEASE, if you live in City of Philadelphia Government and do not have working smoke alarms in your home, call Philly311. If you live outside of Philly, you can call your local American Red Cross. Smoke alarms save lives!

(Photo via Red Paw Emergency Relief FB)


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3 COMMENTS

  1. I HOPE against HOPE that Shay will stabilize and recover!!!! It would be such a sad end to the story if neither of them survive!!!! A DOG is Truly the BEST FRIEND of MANKIND UNFOURTUANTLY MAN /WOMAN/and YES OFTEN CHILD ARE NO LONGER DOG”S BEST FRIENMD AND PROTECTOR…. Mankind has become a VERY LARGE group of SOULESS PEOPLE!!!!

  2. Asking the good Lord to heal both the human and the companion pet. This is a story that needs a happy ending. Our dogs are most definitely the perfect creation.

  3. My thoughts and prayers go out to both Shay and Andrea that they make a full recovery and are home soon TOGETHER. Shay, you are a hero.

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