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A Puppy Saved From A Fire Becomes A Firefighter
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A Puppy Saved From A Fire Becomes A Firefighter

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Cute puppy Jake was only three weeks old when he found himself trapped in a burning shed. Saved by a local firefighter Bill Lindler, the pup suffered burns to 75% of his body, including his paw pads. Soon his owners abandoned him at the vet as they couldn’t afford to pay for his care. Luckily for the burn-scarred pooch, the same firefighter who saved him decided to adopt him too, when he heard the news.

Surrounded by loving people at the Hanahan Fire Department, Jake recovered quickly. The smart dog has become the official mascot of the Fire Department and now goes to schools to help kids learn about fire safety and what to do on emergencies. He even has his own working dog badge! “I had plans on using Jake as a therapy dog, but have changed gears, and we are focusing on training him to be an Arson Detection Dog,” Lindler told Bored Panda.

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Tiny Jake was only few weeks old when he found himself trapped in a burning shed

“I noticed there was some smoke coming from my neighbor’s yard” said Lindler, a local firefighter

“The residents were yelling their puppy was in the building”

“I ran back into my house, grabbed some firefighting gear and ran across the street”

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The pup was burned on 75% of his body, including his paw pads

“I contacted the vet and the vet informed me that…the family had abandoned him at the office”

Unfortunately, they couldn’t afford to pay for his care

“That’s when me and my family decided we would adopt him”

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Surrounded by loving people at the Hanahan Fire Department, Jake recovered quickly

Recently, he became an official member of the Fire Department!

Now he goes to schools to help kids learn about fire safety

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“I would honestly like to get him certified to be a therapy dog for burned children”

“But [I] have changed gears and we are focusing on training him to be an Arson Detection Dog”

Thank you, Bill Lindler, for talking to Bored Panda about your wonderful story!

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RonjaRövardotter
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really really love the idea to get him certified to be a therapy dog for burned children. I am sure it could be very helpful for children, if they knew what happened to Jake. And thank you for saving him, he looks so happy :)

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PriyankaJatan
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's just really amazing how you adopted Jake and saved him, it makes me really happy how people save an keep animals no matter what.

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BaoLe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is such a great story and I am sure kids will learn a lot not only from the puppy's story but also from the kindness of you!!

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KenDavis
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly a heroic gesture....thanks to William Lindler for saving Jack twice!

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LouWow
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs have such a remarkable healing ability. What kind fire fighters to pay for his veterinary care.

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Rism
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tiny Jake is soooo strong!!! Nice to hear your story Jake ! :D

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RodRuger
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever we feel about nasty, lunatic humans, this story shows us that there are good people. It does not forgive nitwits and morons, but helps us to retain some respect for a few people. Dogs? They are simply wonderful. When we humans provoke WWIII, I hope some dogs survive.

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DariaB
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for people who take the chance to criticise the human race even on an article about humans doing a good thing...

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Magnolia
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why was a 3 week old puppy being kept in a shed? Anyway, Jake I experienced the same thing....burns on 25% of my body. I KNOW how bad you felt. Be we healed up body and spirit, didn't we!

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GinevraBassi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that Tiny Jake will live a wonderful life with its new family

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EmmaWilson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though the beginning of these posts are hard, I always smile because I know in the end someone or something is going to help!!

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EmmaWilson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And also...(I'm not very religious but) God Bless those who help animals, our country, community and anyone in need!! I appreciate it!!

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Chris Miilu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firefighters rock!! The best people in every city, town and village in the country. Always donate when they have a drive for donations.

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KTTrondsen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beautiful happy ending for the dog. So glad to see caring people out there stepping up making a difference.

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Jeanne Deaux
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe that the vet wouldn't treat him for free when his owners said they couldn't afford his care. That makes me wonder what kind of vet this is... Looks like one of the hungry-for-money ones.

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Tracey Curry
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so incredibly awesome, bought tears. Heroic little guy. What a cool team!

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RonjaRövardotter
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really really love the idea to get him certified to be a therapy dog for burned children. I am sure it could be very helpful for children, if they knew what happened to Jake. And thank you for saving him, he looks so happy :)

priyanka-jatan12 avatar
PriyankaJatan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's just really amazing how you adopted Jake and saved him, it makes me really happy how people save an keep animals no matter what.

bao_le avatar
BaoLe
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is such a great story and I am sure kids will learn a lot not only from the puppy's story but also from the kindness of you!!

ken_5 avatar
KenDavis
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly a heroic gesture....thanks to William Lindler for saving Jack twice!

louwow avatar
LouWow
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs have such a remarkable healing ability. What kind fire fighters to pay for his veterinary care.

risma-sitanggang avatar
Rism
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tiny Jake is soooo strong!!! Nice to hear your story Jake ! :D

rod_ruger avatar
RodRuger
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever we feel about nasty, lunatic humans, this story shows us that there are good people. It does not forgive nitwits and morons, but helps us to retain some respect for a few people. Dogs? They are simply wonderful. When we humans provoke WWIII, I hope some dogs survive.

dariab_1 avatar
DariaB
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sorry for people who take the chance to criticise the human race even on an article about humans doing a good thing...

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julycak avatar
Magnolia
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why was a 3 week old puppy being kept in a shed? Anyway, Jake I experienced the same thing....burns on 25% of my body. I KNOW how bad you felt. Be we healed up body and spirit, didn't we!

ginevrabassi avatar
GinevraBassi
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope that Tiny Jake will live a wonderful life with its new family

tellemmawilson avatar
EmmaWilson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even though the beginning of these posts are hard, I always smile because I know in the end someone or something is going to help!!

tellemmawilson avatar
EmmaWilson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And also...(I'm not very religious but) God Bless those who help animals, our country, community and anyone in need!! I appreciate it!!

Load More Replies...
cmiilu avatar
Chris Miilu
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firefighters rock!! The best people in every city, town and village in the country. Always donate when they have a drive for donations.

katie-trondsen avatar
KTTrondsen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beautiful happy ending for the dog. So glad to see caring people out there stepping up making a difference.

incognitushumanum avatar
Jeanne Deaux
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe that the vet wouldn't treat him for free when his owners said they couldn't afford his care. That makes me wonder what kind of vet this is... Looks like one of the hungry-for-money ones.

kidcu avatar
Tracey Curry
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so incredibly awesome, bought tears. Heroic little guy. What a cool team!

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