NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department received a Compassionate Fire Department Award from PETA Thursday after firefighters rescued a puppy that was stranded on the roof of an abandoned home.
The rescue took place on the Fourth of July at a North Miami home in the 2500 block of Northeast 141st Street.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue took the puppy, who they named "Roofy," to a no-kill shelter.
Moira Colley, of PETA, said the dog, now named "Indy," is recovering with a foster family and receiving veterinary care. Colley said rescuers believe that the puppy may have been thrown onto the roof and likely burned its paws on the hot surface.
"Thanks to the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department's patience and compassion, this puppy has the chance to find his forever home," said PETA senior director Colleen O'Brien. "PETA encourages caring people to take this story as inspiration to come to the aid of animals in need."
PETA officials said they are sending the department a framed certificate, a box of vegan cookies, and a copy of the book, "The Engine 2 Diet."
Photos courtesy of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
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