TV puppy rescued by firemen
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service came to the rescue when Mona the Staffordshire Terrier’s interest in the telly took an unexpected turn.
Six-week old Mona was having a rummage around the television stand when a curious peek, saw her head get stuck in the hole for cables and ‘she’d been framed’.
Mona’s family made different attempts at freeing her. Mother Jess, a cross collie, tried to pull her out by the tail which resulted in increased howling. Owner Jackie Knight smeared olive oil and butter on Mona’s coat but half an hour later she was still stuck fast.
It was time to call the experts. Retained firefighters from Henley Fire Station were able to take the stand apart, cut through the MDS that Mona’s head was trapped in and release the puppy.
Owner Jackie Knight said: “We tried everything we could to get her out but Mona was stuck and getting more and more agitated. She’s fine now after a good wash although she might be keeping away from the telly for a while.”
Crew manager Peter Wale said: “I know it seems strange that we were called to cut Mona free. After all, we are not called firefighters for nothing; putting out and preventing fires is what we do. However, we had the tools and skills to free the dog and I’m delighted we could help.”
Mona has a twin brother who the family is looking to offer to a charity who can train and use a dog. If you can help, call Jackie Knight on 07837 645384.