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'I apologize for her biting you' | Chihuahua owner thanks Houston firefighter after viral rescue
HFD’s James Boyd said the rescue was his first time saving an animal. "I guess some people have cats in trees, and we have Chihuahuas in the bayou."
Chihuahua rescued from bayou at Houston Botanic Garden
A chihuahua seen perched on the base of a concrete support beam for a pedestrian bridge over a Texas bayou was rescued from frigid waters after fleeing from firefighters.
Dog rescued from Houston bayou and other heartwarming animal stories from 2024
From baby elephants and jaguars and the arrival of a rare hippo at the Houston Zoo to the return of a rescued sea turtle to the Gulf of Mexico, the stories are diverse but with one common denominator: they were all about happy endings and new beginnings.
Firefighters rescue Chihuahua from under Houston bridge
Teams of firefighters sprang into action in Texas on Friday when staff at the Houston Botanic Garden noticed a tiny Chihuahua was stuck underneath a pedestrian bridge. Photos posted to Facebook show the small dog sitting on one of the footings of the bridge, which spans the Sims Bayou channel.
Video | Houston firefighter swims into bayou to rescue tiny dog but it had other ideas
A firefighter jumped into Sims Bayou and swam to the Chihuahua. When he got close, the feisty little dog barked at him and nipped at his fingers.
Chihuahua rescued by firefighter from under Botanic Garden bridge
Two fire departments responded to a Black Friday call detailing a scared, chilly dog standing under a bridge by a rushing bayou.
Houston firefighters rescue Chihuahua from under bayou bridge at Botanic Garden
A firefighter jumped into Sims Bayou channel and swam to the Chihuahua. It was safely brought to shore and wrapped in a blanket. Photos of the ordeal show a wide-eyed pup in the arms of a smiling firefighter.
A day after being rescued from Sims Bayou, Burbie the chihuahua reunites with owner
The dog was feisty when she was being rescued, but was in a much better mood when she was reunited with her family.
Multi-Person Rescue Team Saves Tiny, Stubborn Chihuahua Stuck Under Texas Bridge
Visitors at the Houston Botanic Garden in Texas spotted the adventurous pup, named Burbie, perched on a concrete beam of a ...
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WATCH: Houston Fireman Saves Frantic Chihuahua from Watery Grave
A puny, and very vocal pup somehow found herself on a precarious perch in a Houston bayou. Thankfully, a Houston firefighter ...
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Puppy stranded under TX bridge rescued by firefighters; woman adopts him on the spot
The little pup got spooked while standing on the base of a concrete support beam before jumping into the water as a dive team ...