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‘Dog’s Eyes Says It All’: Photo Of A Dog Rescued By Florida Firefighters After Hurricane Milton Goes Viral

In the face of calamity, people are finding hope and comfort in a photo of a dog gazing at the man who just rescued him from Hurricane Milton’s floods.

On October 11, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue in Florida on Facebook shared the news that they have rescued over 100 pets so far, “ensuring that no one—human or animal—is left behind.”

The firefighters’ continued efforts and dedication is truly commendable. However, a photo uploaded with the news of the ongoing rescue operations has caught the attention of many.

The photo, which has now garnered 2,000 likes alone, shows a Bernese Mountain Dog, rescued from the floods, gazing at the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Captain, Captain Dusty Mascaro.

While dogs do not speak the same language as we do, they always make sure that they are able to relay their messages in some other way they know we’ll absolutely understand.

“Check out this beautiful moment of pure gratitude and love!” The Fire Department wrote. “This dog’s eyes say it all as he looks at Cpt. Dusty Mascaro from our HCFR TSAR team after being brought to safety.”

People were touched at the photo and how beautiful the moment was to come out of such a disaster.

One user left a comment on the photo saying, “This is the proof of gratitude for saving the dog’s life! It should be made into a poster and framed. I think it’s a prize winning image.”

Another wrote, “This picture makes me so happy and just shows that animals are very appreciative and are so unconditional when it comes to love.”

“The look on the dog, priceless,” another user wrote.

The Fire Department also expressed their gratitude to their community, saying, “We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve and protect all members of our community, big and small.”

“Thank you to everyone who has supported these efforts! Together, we will get through this and rebuild.”

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A K9 Helps Rescue A Dog Trapped On Top Of A Tree For Days After Hurricane Helene

A K9 lends a helping paw to another furry friend in need in East Tennessee after it got stranded atop a 20-foot tree due to the flooding brought about by Hurricane Helene.

On Wednesday, October 02, the Kingsport Fire Department reported that their Technical Rescue Team was working with a K9 Search Unit from the Murfreesboro Police Department to locate flood casualties when K9 Kari led the team to a tree.

The Murfreesboro Police Department wrote, “A glimmer of hope amidst the flooding devastation from Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee, a dog stranded atop a 20-foot tree is safely rescued thanks to Murfreesboro Police Department’s K9 Kari.”

The Police Department reveals that during the search, K9 Kari, a five-year-old Bloodhound, began barking uncontrollably and led the team to a tree. There they found a dog perched high in the branches, sitting on a pile of debris.

Thankfully, the KFD firefighters found a ladder that was washed away by flood waters nearby and used it to rescue the dog.

“After retrieving the dog, who was happily removed from the tree, rescuers were able to feed her,” KFD reveals.

On the other hand, K9 Kari’s handler, Officer Angela Alexander, said that she is proud of Kari for doing a job well done.

“The funny thing about Kari is she is not fond of other dogs but this time it was different,” Officer Angela Alexander said. “I’m so proud of her helping to find something good in all the devastation caused by the flooding.”

The Miami Herald reports that the dog has been on top of the tree five days after the devastating flood brought about by the storm.

“It appears the dog was pushed along by flood waters as the Nolichucky River overflowed early Friday, Sept. 27, and she eventually caught hold of a nest of debris in a treetop,” they explained.

Shortly after being rescued, the dog, whose name is Athena, was finally reunited with her family, WCYB reports.

To say Athena was delighted to see her family again and be reunited with them was an understatement. The pooch was wagging her tail and licking her owner’s face nonstop during the reunion.

The Faulkner family, Athena’s owners, said that despite everything they lost during Hurricane Helene, they’re thankful that they have each other and now, Athena, back safely.

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‘A Good Girl And True Hero’: Dog Rescues Owner By Asking A Deputy For Help

A dog leads a deputy to a wooded area in Stevens County, Washington to ask him to rescue his hurt 84-year-old owner on Wednesday, September 25.

“Deputy Wright was patrolling a rural wooded area of Stevens County when he came upon a dog sitting in the roadway,” the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office shares on their Facebook page on Tuesday, October 01.

“No residences were visible nearby. Wright tried to get the dog into his vehicle so he could attempt to find the owner, but the dog would not get in his vehicle,” the Sheriff’s Office added.

They also shared that the deputy proceeded to check the surrounding residences in the area within a mile to find the dog’s owner, but didn’t find him to no avail.

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office explains that when Deputy Wright went back to the dog’s location, the dog was laying on the centerline.

The deputy tried to get the dog off the roadway, but instead took off up on a “slightly travelled, unmarked roadway.”

Deputy Wright then followed the dog, who led him to a small summer cabin. He then began checking around the area and discovered an elderly male laying on the ground, calling for help just a short distance outside the cabin.

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office reveals, “The 84-year-old-male, who also had other medical conditions needing regular medications, had fallen and injured his leg.”

“He had laid there for hours and may have had serious consequences if he had not been found,” they added.

The Sheriff’s Office then found out that the dog that led the deputy to the area is the 84-year-old male’s dog, named Gita, a 13-year-old rescue dog.

Time and time again, our furry friends remind us that they will go to great lengths to show us their unconditional love and loyalty for us.

And the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office witnessed it that day Gita saved his owner. They wrote, “We credit Gita for saving his life that day. The loyalty and heroism of our furry friends never cease to amaze us.”

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office also added, “Thank you, Deputy Wright, for going to the extra effort and thank you Gita for being a good girl and true hero!”

Online users are applauding both Gita and Deputy Wright for a job well done.

A user related to the rescued man thanked Deputy Wright and wrote, “The man you saved is my 91yo mom’s cousin. We are very grateful you followed your instincts, experience, and Gita!”

“Great work to the pup and my hat off to the deputy who trusted his gut. Could have been a very different outcome,” another user wrote.