Police officers in Massachusetts saved the life of a nine-week-old puppy this week after the dog’s distressed owner rushed him into the police station.
The Saint Bernard was not breathing and unconscious when Officer Jorge Hernandez first checked him over.
“My whole hands pretty much wrapped around him, and I started kind of pumping away at his chest,” said Hernandez. “You don’t really train for a dog in the academy, so the only thing I would say going through my mind was, ‘Oh my God, I hope I’m doing this right.’”
As the video shows, the young Saint Bernard’s guardian, Megan Vitale, was beside herself, pacing back and forth as she sobbed with concern for her beloved puppy.
Other people quickly assisted, including members of the fire department, and before long, the choking dog began to breath and show signs of life. The firefighters utilized a special canine oxygen mask to help him recover more rapidly.
“Many of our firefighters have pets at home in their own families,” said Fire Chief Don Stats. “We do not get to choose the emergency situation that comes our way, so it is important that first responders be prepared for anything.”
Thanks to the quick response by Vitale and the team at the North Reading Police Department, this lucky pup is receiving medical treatment for a suspected respiratory problem and is going to be just fine.
It’s always a relief when someone with obvious exipetrse answers. Thanks!
I hope she hugged every one of those kind men.
Thank the Lord the P.D. and this officer were close by !! Sweet St. Bernard has another chance !!
This brought me to tears! Not only because of the heroics of the officers and EMT’s that showed thier true compassion and helped, but the anguish of the owner too! God bless all of them.
Oh my God, it’s people like you that give me hope in this world!! Thank you all for your quick response to save this little puppy!! God bless the caring people of this world!!!
A big thank you to all who helped this puppy, amazing!
Thank you Officer Jorge and firemen ! Glad Megan pup is all right. I am sure Megan is very happy her puppy is all right !
I truly thank these officers for what they did to save this puppy!
Thank you, Officer Jorge Hernandez, for saving this poor puppy!
God bless all of you for helping the the pup!!!!
God Bless you Sir. Compassionate people like yourself give us hope that others will follow your example.
GOD BLESS THE MAN
Great story! Give those guys a pay raise!
LOVE this story and LOVE the officer
This is awesome!!!
Wonderful save, Bravo!
Thank you all. So wonderful
Thank you ll. So wonderful
Awesome story!
You both are my heros god bless the police and fire department for saving this beautiful puppies life! Often the police and fire department get a bad rap it is beautiful to see them in a different light. My heart is filled with joy now this pup has a new extended family and a few uncles. You are his guardian angels god bless you all for saving his life ! You guys rock! God is smiling down from heaven for his greatest commandment was kept “love one another as I have loved you! Please keep in touch with this precious little angel this is the perfect example of why animal lives matter!!!! God put you there at that time as a sign it was meant to be!!!
Sweet puppy. Jorge Hernandez is now officially his Uncle.
Thanku Jorge Hernandez and all others including the fire dept who participated in saving this young dog’s life. ????
You are A hero ..for saveing puppy
There is Nothing more that I like to read than when our Heroes in Blue step up and rescue animals. Their lives are important too! Thank You So Much for your help and care!
RESPECT!! Thank you for helping the puppy in his fight for life. Thank you for helping this lady that came in to ask for aid to a place that she was taught to go to when she needed help and for stepping up to aid her. That is amazing and the true beauty of the human spirit.
You’re heroes in my book!! Thank you for saving this precious puppy!
Huh, that was near. Thank you firefighters, that we can trust you. I never forget this. Respect you highly ?