Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Dog saves family from fire started by the cat


GREENVILLE, Maine - Thumper, a black Labrador retriever, is getting credit for saving a Greenville man when a fire swept through his home.
Roland Cote says his wife and their 7-year-old grandson were away when the blaze started early Sunday in a converted two-story garage. He says Thumper grabbed him by the arm to wake him, leaving just enough time for him to dial 911 before fleeing the fast-moving fire. Cote says the fire marshal investigator believes the blaze was started when Princess, the family cat. Full Story - Dog World Magazine - Native Cigarettes - 1-800-PetMeds