Local Rescue Teams Save Dog from Canal in Dramatic Rescue

Phoenix Fire Department and Arizona Humane Society Collaborate to Rescue Dog from Canal A heartwarming rescue unfolded in Phoenix, Arizona, when a stray dog was found clinging to a shopping cart in a canal. The Arizona Humane Society (AZHS) and the Phoenix Fire Department joined forces to save the dog, named Dorothea. The AZHS Field Team received a call about the distressed animal and immediately responded, collaborating with the Fire Department for a successful water rescue. "Miracles do happen," said an AZHS representative. "We're beyond grateful for the quick actions of everyone involved." Dorothea, a ten-year-old dog, was brought to the AZHS Trauma Hospital, where she received food, water, a much-needed bath, and a thorough medical examination. The video shows Dorothea's transformation from a scared, waterlogged animal to a happy, playful dog enjoying her new life. The AZHS shared that Dorothea is now happily settled in a loving forever home, a testament to the collaborative efforts of the rescue teams and the power of compassion.