Smokey the dog recently found himself in a terrifying situation. He fell into a backyard pool and struggled to keep his head above water. The distressed dog’s buddy, Remus, wasn’t sure what to do at first, pacing alongside the pool as his pal frantically tried to stay afloat.
Soon, Remus jumped into the water to save his friend. As Smokey unsuccessfully tried to lift himself out of the pool, Remus came up behind him to give him a boost. A few seconds later, Smokey was safely out of the water. Remus nonchalantly jumped out of the pool and the two dogs resumed their day as usual.
The incident was caught on home surveillance footage by Smokey’s owner, Laurie Becerra, who was so proud of Remus that she posted the video on Facebook. Becerra was so moved by Remus’s heroic act that it brought her to tears.
Indeed, Smokey is lucky to be alive. If Remus hadn’t been there to rescue him, the Becerras may have lost their beloved canine companion forever.
To ensure that the alarming incident never repeats itself, Smokey now wears an orange life vest when his owners aren’t home.
The touching story of his rescue reminds us that dogs can be heroes, too!
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Why hasn’t she taught the dog where the steps of the pool are?
Just like children, dogs need to learn this too
Lazy and irresponsible, but lucky.
What a beautiful thing Remus did. what an example of love, caring and unselfish act.. dogs are so great. more people need to take a lesson how how to treat one another.
Remus is a hero. He figured it out. Perhaps instead of life vests, the Becerras should just not let the dogs in the pool area when they aren’t supervised????
Yes, Man needs to have lesson on this ! I agree. Wonderful ! Happy for Remus and Smoky.
How beautiful..Man needs to take some lessons from this.
It starts w the owners I’m sure how didn’t wouldn’t have known this but happy ending!
So cool , Why can’t some people look at things like this and understand just how great and loving these animals really are. I love seeing these kind of things
So sweet I’m not surprised ALL animals have share some human sentiments and feelings! #dog-power!
Great video and Remus is truly an amazing rescuer. I am thankful he was there to help his dog friend get out of the pool. He is a smart, quick-thinking and helpful dog.
I retract my comment – I should have read more carefully: Surveillance tape.
I’m glad that Smokey is alive.
Mea culpa.
Umm, is Laurie Becerra elderly or incapacitated? Was there an able-bodied person in the house who could have helped before pulling out a camera? How long does it take to drown?
All I’ve ever heard is that dogs have the intelligence of a 2-3 yr. child. I don’t know any kids that age who would do or even think to do this. They may have to re-evaluate the intelligence of dogs. This was just plain awesome! You don’t have to tell me dogs don’t have feelings. I have 4 of my own, and I see it every day. They are very intelligent, and remember things more than some people think. Love my 4 babies!
While dogs *must* be cared for like a two – three years old, they are like little two years old geniuses. But like any small child, they are dependent on humans to keep them safe and healthy.
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Animals are sentient beings capable of thought and compassion for others. ????
This was awesome!
ANIMALS ARE AWESOME!!! FOR THOSE OUT THERE THAT THINK ANIMALS DON’T HAVE FEELINGS OR HAVE HEART…THIS IS THE ACTUAL TRUTH. AWESOMENESS
Thank You
BEAUTIFUL — good boy! — Don’t you just love them.
That was so cool ? they r best buds
Happy happy happy dogs rock
So lovely to see, buddies forever!!
God bless remus for saving his buddy it just goes to show you how smart dogs can be smokey is alive to enjoy life thanks to his buddy I’m happy to hear good news for once and to the owner you must be proud
Wow!!! Just as intelligent as a human!
Dogs never cease to amaze me of their uncanny intelligence. Thank goodness his buddy was there to save him BUT why the vest? Why don’t these owners put up a gate like parents do for kids so they do not accidently fall and drown in a pool. These owners leave their dogs alone oviously to romp in the back right near their pool, Put up a gate all around the pool so no more accidents occur!
Agreed. What if a neighbor’s child had gotten into the yard? It’s crazy and irresponsible to have an unlocked pool.