CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Members of the Cleveland Animal Care and Control, along with Cleveland firefighters, rescued a dog in a water basin off Lake Erie on Tuesday.
Dog rescued after swimming into drainage area off Lake Erie(Cleveland Animal Care and Control)
According to a Facebook post, the dog had swam into a drainage area and was too scared to come back out.
Cleveland Fire responded and, with the help of some beef-flavored dog treats, they were able to get her into a harness and lift her to safety.
Dog rescued after swimming into drainage area off Lake Erie(Cleveland Animal Care and Control)
Once the pup was secured, they learned she was microchipped and was able to contact her owner, who had been searching for her.
Dog rescued after swimming into drainage area off Lake Erie(Cleveland Animal Care and Control)
“Because of teamwork between departments, and a lot of patience and care, this story had the best possible ending—a very happy reunion,” the post said.
Dog rescued after swimming into drainage area off Lake Erie(Cleveland Animal Care and Control)
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