Dogs are endlessly loyal, affectionate, and loving companions, but they also have a mischievous streak. While these antics often bring joy and laughter, sometimes their curiosity leads them into truly tricky situations that require human intervention.
This was exactly what happened to Faye, a two-year-old dog from Garden Grove, California. Her boundless curiosity got the better of her when she crawled into a wall through a plumbing access door at her family’s home, leaving her trapped and unable to get out on her own.
Faye’s owners tried every possible way to free their beloved dog, but nothing worked. Then they remembered that firefighters often rescue pets, not just cats stuck in trees, and that help could be on the way. Without hesitation, they dialed 911, setting the rescue operation into motion.
Firefighters Rush To The Rescue
The Orange County Fire Authority received the call and immediately deployed firefighters to Faye’s home, fully aware that every minute counted.
A video shared on the Orange County Fire Authority Facebook profile shows two firefighters positioned outside the wall where Faye was trapped, with one firefighter holding a sledgehammer, ready to carefully create an opening.
Moments later, the firefighter gently began tapping the wall, gradually widening the hole until Faye’s head finally appeared, creating one of the happiest moments for both the rescuers and her family.
“This pup was pretty happy to see the firefighters’ friendly faces and reunite with loved ones,” it is stated in the post.
The relief and joy were palpable, with the firefighters and Faye’s family sharing an emotional moment once she was free. After hugging Faye and thanking the rescuers, the family even joked about Faye’s likely return to mischief.
“According to the family, Faye is probably already planning her next bit of mischief. Who knows…maybe we’ll see her again soon! 🐶” they wrote at the end of the post.
The Story Captured Nationwide Attention
News of the heartwarming rescue didn’t stay local. Videos posted by the firefighters quickly caught the attention of media outlets, including KCAL-TV, spreading Faye’s story across the country.
In an interview with this media, Julian Nguyen, one of Faye’s owners, explained his unsuccessful attempt to rescue the dog.
“I was getting my hand, kneeling down, and trying to reach my arm all the way through to pull her back. But she was way too far inside already,” he said.
However, one of the firefighters, Hector Jimenez, said that it was not at all a surprise because they themselves would not have been able to locate the dog so easily if they had not used the thermal imaging camera.
In the end, Dat Nguyen, the other Faye’s owner, thanked the firefighters from the bottom of his heart and said the agency went “beyond [their] duties.”