Watch: Florida deputies rush inside burning home to rescue five puppies
Florida deputy saves puppies from house fire
Florida deputies rescue seven dogs, including five puppies from a house fire in Broward County.
A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
The fire happened in June in the city of Parkland in Broward County.
Deputies Moses Arce and Hayden Stachura arrived on scene at the home and found the house engulfed in flames.
What we know:
The Broward County Sheriff's Office posted the video, saying seven dogs, five puppies and their parents were trapped inside.
The backstory:
Deputies say they were not able to get inside the home through the usual entry points, so they searched for another way in.
Once inside, the deputies and the homeowner worked together, loading the dogs into a laundry basket to be carried out as firefighters worked to put the flames out.
What they're saying:
Broward Sheriff's Office Parkland District Captain Michele McCardle said, "Thanks to the deputies’ decisive actions, every dog survived without injury." She continued, "Their actions are a reminder that our deputies are willing to risk their own safety to protect every member of our community, including those who cannot call for help themselves."
Parkland City Commission Meeting
Local perspective:
In August, the two deputies were recognized at the Parkland City Commission Meeting, receiving a commendation and a special thanks from one of the pups.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Broward Sheriff's Office and a portion from the City of Parkland city commission meeting at the Proclamation and Recognition section of the meeting. This story was reported from Orlando.