NY Post – July 20, 2015
by Tom Wilson and Chris Perez
A dog and her two feline friends had a frightening close call in the East Village on Sunday when a blaze broke out in their owner’s home, prompting firefighters to save the pets and treat them for smoke inhalation.
Firefighters treated a 3-year-old pit bull and a pair of cats moments after plucking them out of a sixth-floor studio apartment at 410 E. Sixth St.
While the kitties looked to be in relatively good shape, their pooch pal had to be cradled and pumped with oxygen for several minutes until she was able to catch her breath.
“If her name’s not Lucky, it oughta be,” FDNY Chief David Simm said, describing the dog.
The three animals were taken to Animal Endocrine Clinic in stable condition, authorities said.
It was unclear how the fire started, but FDNY officials said the pets’ owner did not have a fire extinguisher in her home.
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