Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters responding to a house fire on North 13th Street in Tampa saved a blind house pet suffering smoke inhalation.
When firefighters arrived at 9406 N. 13th St. in Tampa Saturday evening, the fire was out but during a search of the house firefighter found the family dog hiding under a bed and struggling to breath due to the smoke, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Firefighters from Engine Co. 13 retrieved the animal and began administering oxygen using a special mask designed for canines.
The dog began breathing normal within minutes, wagging its tail. It was returned to the family.
No other injuries were reported.
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