How Awful! :(

[ChancetheGSD]

Was talking to my brother when I came into work today and he said that his neighbors house caught on fire the other day. It's an elderly couple who got out safely but they were unable to get their dog who was a small dachshund.

He stayed outside waiting until they got the dog out of the house because the fire department wouldn't let him go in to get the dog (They actually had a police officer sit with him to make sure he wouldn't run in :/) and they (fire people) wouldn't go in and get the dog themselves. I can't imagine if that was my pets in that situation. A house fire is one of my worst fears because of my animals! I feel so bad for the owners having to deal with their house burning down and losing their pet. What an awful way to start the new year!

[x0emiroxy0x]

I understand some people say "a pet is a pet" and it is hard for the elderly to get out already, so I can understand them forgetting the dog...

Since Rocky is always next to me, if my house caught on fire I would CARRY him out. I would absolutely not leave without him. I would find him and throw him out the window if I had to, then jump out myself. Broken bones are better then not having him

[msvette2u]

That's so sad. Where do they live?

[Rerun]

Unfortunately, in that kind of situation, pets often get disoriented and scared and may run and hide. Just because a dog is usually beside you doesn't mean it will remain by your side in the event of an emergency exit.

It's easy to say you'd never leave without your pets, and I'd like to think I wouldn't either. But human life takes priority over a pets life, and in my case, I have 4 dogs and a baby. The baby comes first, and if I can safely get back in for the dogs, great.

OP didn't say they "forgot" the dog. Chances are they were just escaping the fire and unfortunately buildings can go up crazy fast, so fast even the firedept can't safely enter to look for a pet. Many times, they will, if they can.

[VegasResident]

Wow, That is terrible. Here theVegas Fire Department rescues pets. They even have pet oxygen masks

[chicagojosh]

people have free will. this is supposed to be a free country. the cop / fire department should not restrain anyone from saving a pet. BOGUS.

[ChancetheGSD]

I don't think it was a case of "just a pet", just that they couldn't physically get the dog which is why my brother offered to go in and get the dog himself. I know if it was ME, I'd be grabbing mine and running out but I'm physically able to. My worst fear is that it happens when I'm NOT home though. I live with my grandparents and my grandpas memory is starting to slip. He actually caught the house on fire not long before I moved in because he forgot he was cooking something and went to take a nap. I worry about that happening while I'm at work or something.

And they live in NC.

[chicagojosh]

Originally Posted by VegasResident

Wow, That is terrible. Here theVegas Fire Department rescues pets. They even have pet oxygen masks

[ChancetheGSD]

Originally Posted by VegasResident

Wow, That is terrible. Here theVegas Fire Department rescues pets. They even have pet oxygen masks

They said their men were more important. I understand those people do a good service to our community (My uncle was a fire fighter) and I understand they are people and are important. But they joined knowing they could die doing what they do. I think they should be willing to go in regardless if it's a person or a pet. If it was a K9 cop in that house you really think they wouldn't be in there doing what they could to save it? Sadly people feel "regular" peoples pets just aren't important enough I guess.

Of course this IS the same fire department that took 15min to literally get across the street when a building caught on fire across from the fire station.

[Stevenzachsmom]

Originally Posted by ChancetheGSD

They said their men were more important. I understand those people do a good service to our community (My uncle was a fire fighter) and I understand they are people and are important. But they joined knowing they could die doing what they do. I think they should be willing to go in regardless if it's a person or a pet. If it was a K9 cop in that house you really think they wouldn't be in there doing what they could to save it? Sadly people feel "regular" peoples pets just aren't important enough I guess.

Of course this IS the same fire department that took 15min to literally get across the street when a building caught on fire across from the fire station.

I don't even know how to respond to this. I have had emergency responders put their lives on the line for my kids. I don't expect them to do the same for my dog, or my rabbits, or my horse, or any other critters. That is crazy.