The canine was feisty when she was being rescued, however was in a a lot better temper when she was reunited along with her household.
HOUSTON — On Friday, we confirmed you video of a Houston firefighter rescuing a chihuahua that was caught on the help of a pedestrian bridge in Sims Bayou. The canine has now been reunited with its proprietor.
Within the video, you’ll be able to see the canine, whose identify we’ve discovered is Burbie, was not a prepared participant within the rescue. As soon as a firefighter approached her within the bayou, Burbie barked and lunged a pair occasions on the firefighter’s hand. Burbie then turned and jumped into the bayou to get away, however was rapidly caught and dropped at security.
We posted the story on Friday. Then on Saturday morning, we had been contacted by a person who mentioned he was the proprietor’s son.
The household had seen the story on KHOU 11 and seen it was their Burbie that was being rescued. Judy Hausler, who works as an impartial animal rescuer and transporter, was at Sims Bayou when all the things unfolded.
“She began standing up and barking, like yapping, extra yap than bark, actually, it was type of cute,” Hausler mentioned. “It simply labored out that I used to be there, and I mentioned, ‘I will take the canine, and I will discover it a house.'”
Hausler mentioned she stored Burbie in a single day, and she or he was capable of join with Burbie’s homeowners. Saturday morning, Burbie’s household got here to satisfy Hausler and Burbie was safely returned to them.
“She was emotional right here, as a result of after they jumped out of the automotive and I had her in my arms, wrapped on this blanket I let her hold, they had been all crying,” Hausler mentioned, describing the emotional reunion. “They had been all crying and the grandma goes, ‘Mama, mama, come right here child, come right here.’ And it was simply so candy.”
It seems Burbie had been lacking since Monday when her proprietor mentioned the canine bolted out the door. The son mentioned Burbie had by no means run away earlier than and didn’t have a collar on.
One of many homeowners advised KHOU 11 that Burbie is doing advantageous, including that, “We’re very grateful for the efforts of the primary responders and of everybody concerned to assist us carry our child residence. I do not suppose that there is something that we might presumably do to repay the efforts of these concerned, however I’ll say that I’m very grateful.”
Hasler mentioned the household can be going to her vet to get Burbie microchipped.
“I am going to verify it will get put in as a result of I will be down there after they go, and I advised her I might assist her,” Hausler mentioned. “You have to spay, neuter and chip your canine.”
Houston Botanical Backyard shared video of the rescue with KHOU 11. You’ll be able to see that under.
