Puppy Trapped in Drain for 9 Days is Freed

By Amy Sinatra Ayres

A Lab mix puppy found in a Dallas storm drain was rescued on Monday by Dallas fire-rescue and animal control officers. He was cold and hungry, but otherwise OK, officers said.

Teacher Lynda Roth said he was one of a large litter of puppies born under her nearby portable classroom, and she believed he'd been stuck in the drain since Nov. 16.

Crews had tried to rescue the pup before without luck, but on Monday, they brought in cameras and a trap, and were able to bring him out safely. "We finally got a trap down there, and he went in it pretty quickly," Cate McManus of Dallas Animal Services told Today. The puppy's mom and dad were pacing nearby, and officers said they'd return to the area on Tuesday to try to reunite the family and find them homes if it's determined that they're adoptable.- Watch it at NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

See Also: Pilots Rescue 2,000 Pets

See More on Vetstreet.com:

* Why Does My Dog... Lick and Chew His Feet?
* 11 Truly American Dog Breeds
* The Truth About Terriers: What to Know About These Popular Dogs
* 5 Best Dogs for Your Golden Years