Heroic Firefighters Save Animal Caught in Burning Building, Receive Second PETA Award in as Many Years
For Immediate Release:
September 5, 2012
Contact:
Kaitlynn Kelly 202-483-7382
Chesapeake, Va. — On Monday, September 3, the Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a house fire in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake. Firefighters entered the house, rescued a dog inside it, and brought the blaze under control. The two human occupants of the home managed to make it safely outside on their own.
For their successful and heroic lifesaving effort, the firefighters of the Chesapeake Fire Department will receive PETA's Compassionate Fire Department Award.
"Thanks to the dedication and know-how of these firefighters, what could have been a tragedy for a dog instead had a happy ending," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Chesapeake should be proud of its first responders, who are prepared to protect and serve both residents and their beloved animal companions."
This isn't the first time that the Chesapeake Fire Department has been recognized by PETA for its heroic efforts in behalf of animals. The department also won an award for its January 2011 rescue of a 99-year-old woman and her niece's dog, Lady.
The fire department will receive a framed certificate, a letter of recognition, and a box of vegan chocolates.
For more information, please visit PETA.org.